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V849 NMX

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,007 mi
Last recorded149,007 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 NMX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 149,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exessive engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 149,007 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exessive engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 138,504 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 126,677 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 113,208 miles

nearside rear slight wear in wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jan 2008 102,684 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

slight oil contamination of o/s/f lower suspension

Pass 7 Jan 2008 102,684 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

slight oil contamination of o/s/f lower suspension

Fail 8 Jan 2007 99,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 99,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 95,181 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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V849 NMX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V849 NMX, 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 V849 NMX registered?

V849 NMX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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