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V73 JVK

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,250 mi
Last recorded139,250 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 JVK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 139,250 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 131,827 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2011 125,435 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2011 125,435 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 117,450 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 117,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 112,977 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 112,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 105,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front breake discs slightly lipped

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2007 97,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 90,472 miles

roadwheels not correct fitment for vehicle

Fail 4 May 2006 89,238 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 May 2005 78,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

stone chip in o/s/f windscreen

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 JVK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V73 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

V73 JVK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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