Ford Focus Zetec (2000)
2000 Ford Focus Zetec
CarHunch analysed 1,198 real MOT records for the 2000 Ford Focus Zetec. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
# 2000 Ford Focus Zetec
This 2000 Focus Zetec is in serious trouble on the MOT: only 5.1% pass first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and petrol examples show a 0% pass rate, meaning every single one tested has failed. No dangerous defects are recorded, which is the only bright spot, but the catastrophic pass rate makes this a red flag for any potential buyer.
At an average mileage of 115,739 miles for a 24-year-old car, these vehicles have had hard lives, and the data reflects that wear: with 0.07 failures per vehicle, most are limping through with multiple issues that need fixing before they're legal to drive. Unless you're buying one specifically as a project car or parts donor, steer clear and look for a newer generation Focus instead.
What to check before buying a 2000 Ford Focus Zetec
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (92%) | 1,107 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (7%) | 88 | 68.8% | 0.95 |
| Diesel (0%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
2000 Ford Focus Zetec — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 15 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (19% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2021.
MOT History Averages
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