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V540 NNO

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,856 mi
Last recorded127,856 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 NNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 127,856 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 118,220 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 110,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 99,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 91,324 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 86,492 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads about 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

tracking

Fail 18 Feb 2020 80,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads about 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

tracking

Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,458 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose corroded too fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 76,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel hose corroded too fuel tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,320 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

o/s and n/s outer body sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2018 72,320 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s and n/s outer body sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,472 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight mist of oil coming out from steering rack

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s outer body sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 69,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s outer body sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,126 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 69,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,186 miles

rear wiper not clearing the windscreen effectively

Fail 25 Feb 2014 68,176 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear wiper not clearing the windscreen effectively

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,125 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 66,125 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,964 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 62,991 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,578 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,147 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,679 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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V540 NNO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V540 NNO, 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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V540 NNO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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