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V529 EJT

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

258,975 mi
Last recorded258,975 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV529 EJT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 258,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 255,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 249,768 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 249,763 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 244,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 244,809 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 239,630 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 239,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 227,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 227,405 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 220,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Feb 2014 220,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 210,470 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 193,363 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 181,132 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 181,132 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 168,556 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 154,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 154,009 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 139,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 116,702 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 96,931 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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V529 EJT is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V529 EJT, 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 V529 EJT registered?

V529 EJT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for V529 EJT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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