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V940 NBM

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,961 mi
Last recorded126,961 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV940 NBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 126,961 miles

brake pedal pad worn on the edge

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 126,957 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal pad worn on the edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 122,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal pad worn on the edge

exhaust centre clamp corroded away and rear box rattles

Pass 27 Jan 2014 116,332 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 116,330 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 109,821 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 109,821 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 103,655 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 97,782 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 97,780 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,982 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 88,982 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,258 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 80,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 72,316 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 72,316 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 64,369 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 64,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 55,648 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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V940 NBM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V940 NBM, 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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V940 NBM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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