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C13 NXN

1996 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests37 (31 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.8%

Mileage

10,134 mi
Last recorded10,134 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 NXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

31 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 10,134 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,083 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 99,058 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 93,912 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 93,737 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, within 30cm of suspension mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, within 30cm of suspension mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 9,361 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 9,361 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre 11 yr old and very perished

Rear Tyre 11 yr old and very perished

Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,033 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 85,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 9,165 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 81,539 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 9,047 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 77,970 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 77,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm mounting bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brakes squeal under operation

Pass 10 Mar 2020 8,994 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,150 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2019 8,913 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 70,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 8,774 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,620 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Oct 2017 66,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2017 8,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,112 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 56,110 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushers (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 8,144 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 45,992 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 7,565 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,363 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 6,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,369 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 6,272 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 5,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 3,898 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,527 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,536 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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C13 NXN is a 1996 Ford Focus in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.8%.

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 C13 NXN, 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 30 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 C13 NXN registered?

C13 NXN is a 1996 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is C13 NXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 NXN shows 37 tests with a 83.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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