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V252 EWG

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,314 mi
Last recorded66,314 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 EWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 66,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 63,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 60,655 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and brake discs worn inner edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion rear suspension , front subframe. and under rear wheel arch areas

plastic trim covering sills unable to check

Fail 1 Sep 2022 60,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and brake discs worn inner edges (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion rear suspension , front subframe. and under rear wheel arch areas

plastic trim covering sills unable to check

Pass 4 Sep 2021 52,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 31,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 31,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,234 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,179 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 31,178 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly slow to release (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,956 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,639 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 30,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,341 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,031 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 30,031 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,363 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,686 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,685 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,843 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 26,843 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 24,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,685 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 22,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,683 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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V252 EWG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V252 EWG, 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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V252 EWG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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