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NMA 127T

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,149 mi
Last recorded135,149 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMA 127T
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 135,149 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES POOR

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTY AND WEAK

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED AND LOOSE

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT PERISHING

O/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE AND CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING AND CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR VERY RUSTY

REAR BRAKE PIPES GOING RUSTY

REAR COIL SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

REAR SUBFRAME VERY RUSTY

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F OUTER WHEEL RIM

SURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO O/S/R SILL AREA

Fail 22 May 2012 135,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES POOR

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTY AND WEAK

N/S MIRROR DAMAGED AND LOOSE

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT PERISHING

O/S/F TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE AND CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING AND CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

POWER STEERING FLUID ON MINIMUM MARK

REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR VERY RUSTY

REAR BRAKE PIPES GOING RUSTY

REAR COIL SPRINGS VERY RUSTY

REAR SUBFRAME VERY RUSTY

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F OUTER WHEEL RIM

SURFACE CORROSION NOTED TO O/S/R SILL AREA

Pass 26 May 2011 129,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes de-bonding and have slight play

both front tyres worn to 3mm

nearside headlight slightly poor pattern

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 25 May 2010 122,200 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 122,196 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 118,886 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 118,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 113,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 103,543 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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NMA 127T is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NMA 127T, 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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NMA 127T is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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