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S40 EJH

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,392 mi
Last recorded133,392 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 EJH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 133,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2017 133,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes greased

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 128,997 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 128,997 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 119,433 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front window inoperative

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear both tyres wearing inner edge

coolant on housing on end of engine but not leaking

whole exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Fail 10 Nov 2015 119,433 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front window inoperative

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear both tyres wearing inner edge

coolant on housing on end of engine but not leaking

whole exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 12 Nov 2014 112,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusting

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Nov 2013 106,643 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,490 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Nov 2011 91,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Nov 2010 83,597 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 83,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 77,035 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,832 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 68,832 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,533 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,963 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 43,811 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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S40 EJH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S40 EJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S40 EJH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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