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V973 HTM

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,951 mi
Last recorded139,951 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 HTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 139,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 139,861 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 139,016 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6 legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Pass 4 Oct 2021 136,395 miles

Rear inner sills and rear beam and suspension components corroded in general but not substantial

Pass 13 Oct 2020 134,250 miles

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

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

Rear wiper torn

Fail 12 Oct 2020 134,241 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust fumes entering cabin leaking from joints (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure resting on exhaust (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear wiper torn

Pass 28 May 2019 129,491 miles

brake pipes slightly rusty both sides rear

front brake pipes slightly rusty both sides

rear sub frame area generally rusty

rear subframe bushes and anti roll bar bushes showing signs of cracking both sides

Fail 28 May 2019 129,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced requires polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes slightly rusty both sides rear

front brake pipes slightly rusty both sides

rear sub frame area generally rusty

rear subframe bushes and anti roll bar bushes showing signs of cracking both sides

Pass 30 May 2018 126,270 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2018 126,265 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure backrest (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 124,154 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 120,735 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 112,981 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 104,927 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 104,927 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 97,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,781 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 71,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,525 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 62,442 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,180 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 47,009 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,009 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 42,749 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 39,299 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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V973 HTM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 V973 HTM, 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 V973 HTM registered?

V973 HTM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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