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V273 PBD

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,626 mi
Last recorded168,626 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 PBD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 168,626 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 166,777 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 166,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 164,746 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 162,707 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 16,706 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 19,832 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 160,772 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 160,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 157,307 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 151,244 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 151,241 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 145,871 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 137,911 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 129,644 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travels too high

Fail 25 Jan 2008 129,643 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 120,068 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 112,803 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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V273 PBD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V273 PBD, 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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V273 PBD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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