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V73 HCW

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,578 mi
Last recorded101,578 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 HCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 101,578 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 101,576 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,708 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 96,708 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 92,650 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 92,650 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 88,829 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 88,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 84,016 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 84,016 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 79,049 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 74,653 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 69,967 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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V73 HCW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V73 HCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V73 HCW registered?

V73 HCW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V73 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V73 HCW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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