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V240 EAJ

2000 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,335 mi
Last recorded142,335 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 EAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 142,335 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 137,344 miles

power steering pump noisy

Fail 28 Jan 2010 137,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

power steering pump noisy

Pass 31 Jan 2009 126,913 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 126,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 115,144 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

corrosion to nearside rear door

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 8 Feb 2008 115,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

corrosion to nearside rear door

exhaust corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 6 Feb 2008 114,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUIST CENTRE SECTION OUTER SKIN IS DETERIORATED

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODING IN PLACES

Pass 15 Jan 2007 99,275 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 83,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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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V240 EAJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V240 EAJ, 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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What year was V240 EAJ registered?

V240 EAJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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