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FJ51 EYZ

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,244 mi
Last recorded137,244 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 EYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 137,244 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of nearside sill, return, and wheelarch. Corrosion is hidden by wheelarch liner and full length sill trim. Further corrosion within prescribed area will be visible with these removed, and require attention to meet requirements. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of offside sill, return, and wheelarch. Corrosion is hidden by wheelarch liner and full length sill trim. Further corrosion within prescribed area will be visible with these removed, and require attention to meet requirements (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both sides rear outer wheelarches are heavily corroded, and starting to separate from inner wheelarches at front. Unable to fully inspect for corrosion within prescribed areas for seatbelt mountings due to wheelarch liners fitted.

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Unable to fully inspect lower coils due to closeness of coils and debris ns seating cup on arm. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 134,090 miles

Both sides rear wheelarches are heavily corroded, but no visible perforation within 30cm of any prescribed areas. Unable to fully inspect prescribed areas due to sill, arch, and suspension protection shields fitted.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front. and rear of nearside front/rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre dated 2001

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack damp with oil.

Fail 5 Dec 2017 134,090 miles

Both sides rear wheelarches are heavily corroded, but no visible perforation within 30cm of any prescribed areas. Unable to fully inspect prescribed areas due to sill, arch, and suspension protection shields fitted.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front. and rear of nearside front/rear pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre dated 2001

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack damp with oil.

Pass 13 Dec 2016 130,275 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 130,275 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 126,911 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 123,520 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 123,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 116,821 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 107,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 97,727 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 88,471 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 88,471 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 78,048 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,036 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 57,343 miles

front brake discs and pads wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,748 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 35,642 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 EYZ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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