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BU02 EKZ

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,403 mi
Last recorded112,403 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 EKZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2019 112,403 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 102,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Fail 22 Jun 2018 102,819 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,868 miles

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,751 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 91,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,517 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,182 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,210 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,253 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 74,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,658 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,971 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 47,371 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,251 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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BU02 EKZ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BU02 EKZ, 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 BU02 EKZ registered?

BU02 EKZ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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