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FJ51 EUB

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,707 mi
Last recorded121,707 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2018 121,707 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Coolant leak ()

both sides rear under sills coroding

exhaust repaired at rear

front subframe subframe

Pass 7 Sep 2017 116,620 miles

front and rear heavy rust

Pass 26 Aug 2016 109,402 miles

vewchile front /rear suspension heavy rust

Fail 23 Aug 2016 109,374 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

vewchile front /rear suspension heavy rust

Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,094 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 97,093 miles

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

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,760 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 90,624 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,465 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 78,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres feathering inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2011 78,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres feathering inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,545 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 68,303 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 68,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,264 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,278 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 39,253 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 EUB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ51 EUB, 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 FJ51 EUB registered?

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

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