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FP51 ESO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,329 mi
Last recorded123,329 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 ESO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 123,329 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2018 123,236 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 117,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade split at the end.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front junction to rear junction. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wiper blade split at the ends.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

fuel filler pipes corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2017 117,658 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split at the end.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front junction to rear junction. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front wiper blade split at the ends.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to test seat belt.

fuel filler pipes corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 111,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to check seat belt.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 111,949 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear junction to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat.unable to check seat belt.

Pass 18 Feb 2015 107,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

speedometer partly illuminated.

Fail 14 Feb 2015 107,004 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

speedometer partly illuminated.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,337 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 98,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

crank case breather pipes under inlet manifold have collapsed

engine management lamp is staying on

Fail 18 Feb 2013 83,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

engine management light on dash

oil level low on precheck

vacume pipe split

Fail 6 Feb 2012 70,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management light on dash

Pass 6 Feb 2012 70,382 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 1 Feb 2011 61,787 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine man light on dash

Fail 10 Feb 2010 50,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,585 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 14 Feb 2009 40,009 miles

wiper blades split

Fail 14 Feb 2009 40,009 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

wiper blades split

Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,392 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 29,392 miles

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

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

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 19 Feb 2007 20,718 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 19,193 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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FP51 ESO 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 56.5%.

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 FP51 ESO, 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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FP51 ESO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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