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V510 EJF

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,753 mi
Last recorded163,753 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV510 EJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 163,753 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 162,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

both sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2020 160,658 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 160,658 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 154,405 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 154,405 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 146,427 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 146,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 140,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 133,709 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 127,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 127,127 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 119,263 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front wiper blades

Pass 7 Mar 2013 111,130 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 111,130 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 105,358 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 105,358 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 96,795 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 96,795 miles

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

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

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

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

rear heatshield loose

slight blow on centre box exhaust

Pass 23 Mar 2010 89,009 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 89,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f headlamp lens faded but has visible beam image

Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,983 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Mar 2009 80,972 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,951 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,384 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Mar 2006 59,049 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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V510 EJF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V510 EJF, 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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V510 EJF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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