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V780 EBJ

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,153 mi
Last recorded122,153 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV780 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2016 122,153 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front exhaust bracket needs attention

headlights deteriorated

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2015 114,721 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 114,430 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,570 miles

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

exhaust flexi needs attention

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,998 miles

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Nov 2012 94,523 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

headlights deteriorated

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,094 miles

headlights need attention soon

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2011 89,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

headlights need attention soon

o/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint boot split

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2010 81,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tierod ball joint boot split

Fail 29 Nov 2010 81,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tierod ball joint boot split

Pass 23 Nov 2009 73,344 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2008 66,571 miles

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

both front brake discs worn,not to excessive

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 59,156 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 52,563 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 46,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak front engine

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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V780 EBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V780 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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V780 EBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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