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V974 HRY

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,294 mi
Last recorded57,294 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV974 HRY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 57,294 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 57,294 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 56,907 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 56,148 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 55,526 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 54,529 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,944 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 53,564 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 53,564 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 51,912 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 50,254 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,526 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 46,345 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 46,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,654 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 40,759 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 37,858 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,967 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,251 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,257 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,088 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,809 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 20,840 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 17,360 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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V974 HRY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V974 HRY, 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 V974 HRY registered?

V974 HRY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V974 HRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V974 HRY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V974 HRY have outstanding finance?

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