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V802 EJA

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,414 mi
Last recorded168,414 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV802 EJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2013 168,414 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

drivers wiper blade clunking on screen

front brake discs have slight pitting

front inner brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust silencer outer cover corroded

vehicle underside dry and showing surface corrosion in places

Pass 1 Feb 2012 159,181 miles

Oil leak

both headlight lenses discoloring showing faded dip beam

brake pipe underside running to rear showing slight corrosion

fuel tank straps showing corrosion

indecators dont self correct

rear exhaust silencer outer cover weakening

steering slightly tight in centre position

Fail 30 Jan 2012 159,180 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

battery faulty

both headlight lenses discoloring showing faded dip beam

brake pipe underside running to rear showing slight corrosion

fuel tank straps showing corrosion

indecators dont self correct

rear exhaust silencer outer cover weakening

steering slightly tight in centre position

Pass 28 Jan 2011 147,244 miles

brake fluid approching minimum

brake pipes running to rear corroding in several places

hand brake cables starting to bunch slightly and hanging low

indecators dont self correct

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge but not part of original tread

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 27 Jan 2011 147,244 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

brake fluid approching minimum

brake pipes running to rear corroding in several places

hand brake cables starting to bunch slightly and hanging low

indecators dont self correct

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge but not part of original tread

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jan 2010 134,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both handbrake cable outer covers are corroding and weakening

Fail 26 Jan 2010 134,259 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both handbrake cable outer covers are corroding and weakening

Pass 19 Jan 2009 121,625 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 109,019 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear registration plate lamps starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jan 2008 109,019 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear registration plate lamps starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Jan 2007 95,806 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 95,763 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

splits starting between treads of off side rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2006 82,749 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 82,746 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

engine as major oil leak

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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V802 EJA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V802 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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V802 EJA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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