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W168 NJM

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,708 mi
Last recorded80,708 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 NJM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 80,708 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 80,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 77,038 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 77,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 74,455 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 72,565 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 72,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 71,275 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 64,593 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 54,461 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,433 miles

both nearside tyres getting close to tread wear indicators

Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,206 miles

both front tyres side wall slight cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,775 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre cracking

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,280 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/f tyres abit cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,279 miles

general suspension,brake and exhaust corrosion

o/s/f,n/s/r and n/s/f tyres starting to crack

Fail 25 Jun 2013 33,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

general suspension,brake and exhaust corrosion

o/s/f,n/s/r and n/s/f tyres starting to crack

Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,504 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 32,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,122 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 28,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 28,004 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,059 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 24,329 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,582 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 21,582 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 19,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,315 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 17,288 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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W168 NJM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W168 NJM, 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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W168 NJM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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