2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Ford Focus MOT pass rate and common faults

2,338 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.2%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,338 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working4.1%
  4. Stop lamp: not working4.1%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension34.8%
  2. Lights & electrics33.1%
  3. Brakes24.8%
  4. Body & chassis12.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  7. Tyres7.9%
  8. Steering4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.1%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened22.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.6%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened14.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Ford Focus?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2000 Ford Focus cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,338 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Ford Focus?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2000 Ford Focus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).