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V743 EBJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

289,569 mi
Last recorded289,569 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV743 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 289,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 289,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 285,562 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 280,135 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 273,479 miles

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 273,479 miles

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

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 268,409 miles

Brake pipes corroded!

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 268,400 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipes corroded!

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 264,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded!

Fail 18 Sep 2015 264,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded!

Pass 20 Sep 2014 261,707 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 245,537 miles

Both front headlamp units deteriorated!

Front brake discs worn!

Front brake pads worn low!

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 225,368 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 209,360 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 191,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 176,055 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 176,055 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 169,389 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 144,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 111,656 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 111,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V743 EBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V743 EBJ, 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 V743 EBJ registered?

V743 EBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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