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V983 NGA

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,224 mi
Last recorded96,224 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 NGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,224 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 88,851 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 88,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 81,264 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 81,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 72,021 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 72,021 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,333 miles

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

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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V983 NGA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V983 NGA, 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 V983 NGA registered?

V983 NGA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V983 NGA safe to buy?

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