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FG03 ESY

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,921 mi
Last recorded109,921 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 ESY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 109,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

several brake pipes rusty

suspension rusty and underside very rusty

Fail 19 May 2015 109,921 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

several brake pipes rusty

suspension rusty and underside very rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

noise on startup

offside mirror body damaged

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

various brake pipes corroded

various marks to body and wheels

various suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 101,985 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

noise on startup

offside mirror body damaged

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

various brake pipes corroded

various marks to body and wheels

various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 85,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alloy wheels damaged

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing low and nail in nearside front

fuel filler pipes corroded

reverse light not working

surface corrossion on various brake pipes

various suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 85,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

alloy wheels damaged

exhaust system corroded

front tyres wearing low and nail in nearside front

fuel filler pipes corroded

reverse light not working

surface corrossion on various brake pipes

various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,206 miles

engine under tray fitted, oil leaks from engine, surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes, rear coil springs heavily corroded

paint flaking off front bumper, child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt, damage to n/s/r body work, exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 78,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted, oil leaks from engine, surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes, rear coil springs heavily corroded

paint flaking off front bumper, child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt, damage to n/s/r body work, exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,317 miles

damage on alloys n/s/r wing and door damage on o/s/f wing and bumper oil on engine

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,914 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2010 58,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 47,947 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front discs worn.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,558 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,941 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,846 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 25,654 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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FG03 ESY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel 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 FG03 ESY, 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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FG03 ESY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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