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W163 NLB

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,202 mi
Last recorded76,202 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW163 NLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 76,202 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,838 miles

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,199 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 24 Mar 2016 59,199 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,988 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 46,087 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,775 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,775 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,492 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,178 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 44,178 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,279 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 43,279 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,558 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,839 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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W163 NLB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 W163 NLB, 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 W163 NLB registered?

W163 NLB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W163 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W163 NLB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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