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ECZ 9529

2000 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,011 mi
Last recorded148,011 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 9529
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 148,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 148,011 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 142,287 miles

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

Oil leak

all metal brake pikes showing signs of corrosion (front,rear)

handbrake is high in travel but meets mot standards

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2010 134,770 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in steering rack assembly

Pass 7 Oct 2009 126,303 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front & rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 118,421 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 109,105 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 109,105 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 97,652 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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ECZ 9529 is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ECZ 9529, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECZ 9529 registered?

ECZ 9529 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is ECZ 9529 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 9529 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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