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V73 RBK

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,417 mi
Last recorded84,417 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV73 RBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 84,417 miles

various areas of underbody and suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 25 Feb 2016 84,417 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

various areas of underbody and suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 24 Feb 2015 82,550 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,141 miles

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

Steering wheel cover removed prior to test as loose

Fail 27 Feb 2014 80,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Steering wheel cover removed prior to test as loose

Pass 27 Feb 2013 75,522 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,028 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 71,027 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,779 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,881 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,725 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 57,725 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,256 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2007 47,307 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 44,862 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,223 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 RBK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RBK, 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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What year was V73 RBK registered?

V73 RBK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is V73 RBK safe to buy?

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