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FJ51 EHS

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,486 mi
Last recorded169,486 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 EHS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2022 169,486 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

side skirts fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2021 166,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 166,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 161,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 154,813 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 147,790 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 147,790 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 139,974 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2016 131,845 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 122,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2014 112,789 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,456 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 80,456 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 96,230 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 86,423 miles

all four wheels hub caps fitted

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 72,648 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 61,020 miles

rear no plate discoloured

Fail 20 Oct 2008 61,020 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 17 Oct 2007 52,901 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,136 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 33,787 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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FJ51 EHS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FJ51 EHS, 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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FJ51 EHS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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