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V952 EBJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,183 mi
Last recorded143,183 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV952 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 143,183 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 138,516 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 138,452 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside handbrake effort low

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both headlamps tarnished

Pass 5 Jul 2017 124,100 miles

sill covers and rear inner wheel arch liners fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 116,492 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 113,191 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 113,191 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 110,827 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 110,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 97,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps have a weak pattern

outer skin in rear and centre silencers corroded

rear wiper blade torn

some corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2011 92,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,050 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 87,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 85,530 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Fail 19 Jan 2010 85,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 19 Jan 2009 72,648 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 72,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 63,211 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,324 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 53,468 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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V952 EBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V952 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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V952 EBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2000.

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