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500 NM

2015 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,559 mi
Last recorded67,559 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Focus53,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 NM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 67,559 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 67,559 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Flashing warning lamp on dash. (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 64,310 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 19 Mar 2025 64,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 61,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 57,383 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 51,176 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 51,176 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 45,939 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 41,011 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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500 NM is a 2015 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 53,320 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 500 NM, 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 11 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 500 NM registered?

500 NM is a 2015 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is 500 NM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 NM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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