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V989 EBJ

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,252 mi
Last recorded111,252 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 111,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,084 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 105,825 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 105,812 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 105,787 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 104,085 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 102,077 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 101,009 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 98,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2013 98,673 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 97,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 96,371 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 89,827 miles

damage to n/s/f bumper area

n/s/f tyre worn to inner and outer edges

Fail 5 May 2010 89,827 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to n/s/f bumper area

n/s/f tyre worn to inner and outer edges

Pass 27 May 2009 80,967 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 71,914 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 62,386 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 51,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,900 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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V989 EBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V989 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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V989 EBJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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