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V290 EJU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,001 mi
Last recorded142,001 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 EJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 142,001 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 135,173 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 135,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 129,297 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 129,297 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 121,801 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 121,801 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 114,711 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 114,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 109,188 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 109,188 miles

Offside Torque/reaction arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 99,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s and n/s drop links worn

Fail 17 Apr 2009 82,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 82,616 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 80,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 73,810 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 73,810 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 67,345 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2006 67,243 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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V290 EJU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V290 EJU, 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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V290 EJU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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