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FJ51 EVU

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,160 mi
Last recorded110,160 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 EVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 110,160 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 22 May 2015 110,145 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2014 105,725 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 105,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 May 2013 98,896 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 98,686 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Jun 2012 91,020 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 91,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 82,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 76,893 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 76,889 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 71,225 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 64,326 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 54,108 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 41,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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 EVU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

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

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