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W178 NJM

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,881 mi
Last recorded128,881 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 NJM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2014 128,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 128,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Aug 2013 123,995 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 120,300 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 115,613 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 115,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 106,837 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 80,119 miles

Rear exhaust shield coming off

Fail 27 Aug 2009 80,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust shield coming off

Fail 16 Jul 2009 79,959 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake lever travels high

Pass 19 Jul 2008 76,638 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 71,280 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 60,395 miles

long handbrake travel

minor body damage

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Jul 2005 48,741 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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W178 NJM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W178 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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What year was W178 NJM registered?

W178 NJM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W178 NJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 NJM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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