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ECZ 2342

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,565 mi
Last recorded143,565 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 2342
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 143,565 miles

Air leak on intake system of engine present (7.0)

Auxiliary drive belt contaminated with oil (2c)

Clutch pedal rubber incomplete

Nearside Front Lower driving/fog lamp insecure

Nearside Front Upper coil spring extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Nearside Front headlamp lens is dirty/deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring heavily corroded (2.4C.1b)

Nearside Rear bumper is not correctly secured (6.1C)

Nearside Rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating (1.1C.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.18 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Front brake pipe is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Offside Front drivers seat back rest has a lock not retaining the seat upright (6.2A.1a)

Offside Front headlamp lens is dirty/deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wiper blade is not fully clearing zone A and indicates that a new blade is required(8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring heavily corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Rear brake pipe(s) are corroded (3.6B.2c)

gearbox oil leak (2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 143,565 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth See additional information (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect See also section (1.7.5a) (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect See also section (1.7.5a) (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air leak on intake system of engine present (7.0)

Auxiliary drive belt contaminated with oil (2c)

Clutch pedal rubber incomplete

Nearside Front Lower driving/fog lamp insecure

Nearside Front Upper coil spring extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Nearside Front headlamp lens is dirty/deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring heavily corroded (2.4C.1b)

Nearside Rear bumper is not correctly secured (6.1C)

Nearside Rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating (1.1C.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.18 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Front Upper coil spring extreme end is corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Front brake pipe is corroded (3.6B.2c)

Offside Front drivers seat back rest has a lock not retaining the seat upright (6.2A.1a)

Offside Front headlamp lens is dirty/deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring heavily corroded (2.4C.1b)

Offside Rear brake pipe(s) are corroded (3.6B.2c)

gearbox oil leak (2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 143,017 miles

(1.0)The nearside front driving/fog lamp is insecure

(1.1A.3d)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.1C.1e)The nearside rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.1C.1e)The offisde rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.7.5a)The nearside front headlamp lens is deteriorating

(1.7.5a)The offside front headlamp lens is deteriorating

(2.3.6)The power steering drive belt is contaminated with oil

(2.4A.3)The nearside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(2.4A.3)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2c)The transmission has a seepage of oil present

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks of the engine oil level are required as today the minimum vehicle manufacturer recommendations were not complied with

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe is corroding

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe(s) are corroding

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 37%,clearly indicating that service is required

(3.7B.7)The service brakes efficiency is operating close to the legal limit at 51%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.66mm

(4.2A.1a)The offside rear wheel rim is slightly distorted

(6.2A.2)The offside front drivers seat back rest mechanism is deteriorated/worn and presents some movement fore/aft where there should be none

(7.0)The engine has a vacuum leak present

(7.2.3)The fuel filler hose/breather is heavily corroded

NOTES TAKEN AT THE TIME OF RETEST

None Related Components

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 12 Sep 2014 143,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

(1.0)The nearside front driving/fog lamp is insecure

(1.1A.3d)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.1C.1e)The nearside rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.1C.1e)The offisde rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.7.5a)The nearside front headlamp lens is deteriorating

(1.7.5a)The offside front headlamp lens is deteriorating

(2.3.6)The power steering drive belt is contaminated with oil

(2.4A.3)The nearside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(2.4A.3)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of the inspection

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside front suspension spring is corroding

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring is corroding

(2c)The transmission has a seepage of oil present

(2c)The vehicle presenter is reminded that regular checks of the engine oil level are required as today the minimum vehicle manufacturer recommendations were not complied with

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn

(3.6B.2c)The offside front brake pipe is corroding

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe(s) are corroding

(3.7B.3)The offside rear service brake has slight fluctucation present when sustained application is present

(3.7B.6b)The park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 25%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(3.7B.7)The park brake efficiency is low at 18%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.66mm

(4.2A.1a)The offside rear wheel rim is slightly distorted

(6.2A.2)The offside front drivers seat back rest mechanism is deteriorated/worn and presents some movement fore/aft where there should be none

(7.0)The engine has a vacuum leak present

(7.1.2a)The exhaust system has slight leaks present

(7.2.3)The fuel filler hose/breather is heavily corroded

None Related Components

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 27 Jun 2013 142,252 miles

(1.1A.3d)The offside front position lamp illumination deteriorating

(1.5.1a)The nearside rear bumper corner security is insecure but not likely to fall off at the time of examination

(2.4A.3)The nearside rear suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(2.4A.3)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure

(2.4C.1b)All four suspension coil springs have corrosion present and may soon require renewal

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provision fitted has only just met the minimum criteria at the time of examination and appears that renewal will soon be required

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe(s) have surface corrosion present

(3.7A.3)The nearside rear service brake has slight fluctuation through each revolution of the brake

(3.7A.3)The offside rear service brake has slight fluctuation through each revolution of the brake

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre at the outer side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.15mm

(5.2.6)The nearside rear seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(5.2.6)The offside rear seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(6.2.1)The offside front drivers seat back rest release mechanism is stiff in operation and although releases the back rest pivot is worn

(7.1.2a)the centre exhaust pipe flange has a slight leak

(8.2.1c)The offside windscreen wiper blade length is considered adequate for field of view through zone A at the time of examination

(8.2.2)The offside windscreen wiper blade is leaving streaks of fluid behind in service

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The vehicle manufacturer and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 7 Jun 2013 142,238 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

(1.1A.3d)The nearside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.1A.3d)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.5.1a)The nearside rear bumper is insecure at the corner location

(2.4A.3)The nearside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(2.4A.3)The offside rear suspension prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(2.4C.1b)All road springs are corroding and may soon require renewal

(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe(s) have surface corrosion present

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.32mm

(5.2.6)The nearside rear seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(5.2.6)The offside rear seat belt prescribed area has corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure at the time of examination

(6.2.2)the offside front drivers seat back rest does not release as intended

(7.1.2a)The centre exhaust silencer has a slight leak present

(8.2.1c)The offside windscreen wiper blade is considered of adequate length to clear zone A of the windscreen at the time of examination

(8.2.2)The offside windscreen wiper blade is leaving streaks of fluid behind in service

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 140,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2012 140,898 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 130,079 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 130,079 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2010 122,236 miles

2 rrar tyres over half worn

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

Nearside front tyre low, and balding on edges

Nearside inner brake pad low

both front shockers corroding

both rear suspension link arm bushes wearing

exhaust rusting

front and rear coil springs rsuting

front barke disc's worn and rusty

offside front tyre low

rust on front and rear suspension components

slight leak power steering pump

Pass 26 May 2010 122,236 miles

2 rrar tyres over half worn

Nearside front tyre low, and balding on edges

Nearside inner brake pad low

both front shockers corroding

both rear suspension link arm bushes wearing

exhaust rusting

front and rear coil springs rsuting

front barke disc's worn and rusty

offside front tyre low

rust on front and rear suspension components

slight leak power steering pump

Pass 26 May 2009 48,803 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front link arms slightly worn

Fail 26 May 2009 48,803 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front link arms slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2008 105,649 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 100,737 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 94,976 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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ECZ 2342 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ECZ 2342, 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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ECZ 2342 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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