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FJ51 EUE

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,501 mi
Last recorded127,501 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 EUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 127,501 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 127,501 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 127,078 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering functioning but still has a small noise

Fail 29 Jan 2020 127,055 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 126,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 126,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high reflector loose (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2018 125,608 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 125,597 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 125,069 miles

front no plate damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2017 125,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (1.8)

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

front no plate damaged

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 122,692 miles

front no plate cracked

n/s/f tyre lots tiny cuts all around the outer edge

oil leaks

Fail 1 Feb 2016 122,683 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 no plate cracked

n/s/f tyre lots tiny cuts all around the outer edge

oil leaks

Pass 10 Feb 2015 121,786 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 121,747 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 120,212 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 120,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 117,956 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 117,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 105,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,241 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 73,867 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 59,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 59,721 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,309 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 36,721 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,391 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 EUE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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