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V652 EUJ

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,322 mi
Last recorded136,322 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV652 EUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 136,322 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)

o/s/r fuel filler neck/pipe corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 136,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE - BREATHER HOSE POOR CONDITION AND LEAKING

ADVISE - CAT HANGER AND REAR CLAMP BROKEN

ADVISE - ENGINE SMOKES

ADVISE - FRONT TRYRES WORN LOW ON SHALLOW GROOVES

ADVISE - FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

ADVISE - N/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

ADVISE - O/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOISY

Pass 2 Nov 2010 129,667 miles

ADVISE - N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK WORN

ADVISE - O/S/F TYRE GETTING DOWN

Fail 1 Nov 2010 129,659 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE - N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK WORN

ADVISE - O/S/F TYRE GETTING DOWN

ADVISE - SLIGHT BIND FROM O/S/F BRAKE

Pass 7 Oct 2009 123,042 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 122,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Advise: exhaust leak from front flex

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 111,813 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 111,813 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 106,478 miles

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

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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V652 EUJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V652 EUJ, 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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V652 EUJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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