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NBZ 7946

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,492 mi
Last recorded49,492 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBZ 7946
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 49,492 miles

Centre and Rear Exhaust boxes corroded no leaks present

Misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 4 Mar 2024 49,452 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,380 miles

A little rust on exhaust boxes not blowing

Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,823 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 48,143 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,958 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt coolant low ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 44,539 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight imbalance on rear brakes, check recommended

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,908 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,952 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 38,207 miles

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 38,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,319 miles

Rear nubber plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,191 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,428 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,895 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,025 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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NBZ 7946 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 NBZ 7946, 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 NBZ 7946 registered?

NBZ 7946 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is NBZ 7946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBZ 7946 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NBZ 7946 have outstanding finance?

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