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V781 EJA

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,030 mi
Last recorded74,030 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 EJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 74,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,882 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 71,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,234 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 71,234 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 71,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 70,968 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 May 2020 70,968 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 70,588 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 70,157 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 70,157 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,103 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn i/s edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,752 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,243 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres perished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,363 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 67,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,869 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 66,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,526 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 62,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,416 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,999 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 52,999 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 47,496 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,639 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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V781 EJA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V781 EJA, 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 V781 EJA registered?

V781 EJA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V781 EJA safe to buy?

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