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FLY 26T

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,684 mi
Last recorded64,684 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLY 26T
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 64,684 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 61,217 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 57,798 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,163 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 50,397 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,673 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 49,012 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,176 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,300 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 47,300 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,366 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 46,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,298 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,596 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,141 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 42,141 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs are distorting.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 37,884 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,198 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 32,587 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 29,292 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,358 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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FLY 26T is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FLY 26T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLY 26T registered?

FLY 26T is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2000.

Is FLY 26T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLY 26T shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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