2000 Ford Focus · 11,164 MOT tests
2000 Ford Focus reliability
2000 Ford Focuss fail 49.1% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 23 Focus years (11,164 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focuss: 31.8%)
- 49.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focuss: 31.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 100,967
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,164
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 23.9% of tests fail here (63% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Ford Focus
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.9%
- Lights and electrics22.5%
- Brakes16.1%
- Body, chassis and structure10.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.5%
- Tyres8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 7.14%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Stop lamp not working 5.68%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rear fog lamp not working 5.02%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.24%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.19%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 3.65%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (24.27%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (18.83%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.67%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (15.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.63%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (10.52%)
Other years
Every Ford Focus year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Ford Focus reliable?
2000 Ford Focuss fail 49.1% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 22 of 23 Focus years (11,164 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Ford Focus MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (7.14% of tests), stop lamp not working (5.68% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (5.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Ford Focus have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Ford Focus shows 100,967 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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