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V473 XFC

2000 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

136,601 mi
Last recorded136,601 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 XFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 136,601 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank support straps rusting

General under body corrosion

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside front wing corroding

Nearside sill rusting at rear

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 131,592 miles

drivers side outer sill rusting

front brake pads wearing low

general underbody corrosion

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

small crack in drivers side rear lamp

small crack in drivers side rear lamp

Fail 25 Mar 2024 131,577 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

drivers side outer sill rusting

front brake pads wearing low

general underbody corrosion

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

small crack in drivers side rear lamp

small crack in drivers side rear lamp

Pass 30 Mar 2023 127,798 miles

both front and rear metal brake pipes rusting

drivers side outer sill heavily rusted

drivers side rear light lens cracked at top

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2022 124,712 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 121,201 miles

both front tires wearing low [ok for now]

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust box rusting

rear metal brake pipes rusting

Fail 9 Apr 2021 121,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

both front tires wearing low [ok for now]

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust box rusting

rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 9 Apr 2020 119,361 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear metal brake pipes rusting around rear axle

Fail 8 Apr 2020 119,361 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust box outer skin flapping loose

rear metal brake pipes rusting around rear axle

Pass 9 Apr 2019 115,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Mirror broken

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2019 115,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Mirror broken

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,683 miles

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Fail 10 Apr 2018 111,683 miles

Nearside Mirror glass missing

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Clip broken (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 102,333 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 89,995 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 89,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2015 77,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 77,965 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2014 67,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 67,459 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 57,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,471 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,193 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 54,193 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,804 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 51,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 48,325 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 48,321 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,171 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 40,521 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 36,391 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 31,299 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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V473 XFC is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 V473 XFC, 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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V473 XFC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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