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396 FMC

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

56,579 mi
Last recorded56,579 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration396 FMC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 56,579 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2025 55,508 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2024 54,155 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 54,155 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 52,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 50,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2021 47,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 45,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from pas pump

Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,691 miles

Front both tyres are perished

Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,190 miles

slight oil leak from pas

Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,334 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 35,949 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,500 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 30,964 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 29,852 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 29,464 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 29,103 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 28,741 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,425 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 27,841 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,567 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,074 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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396 FMC is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1999 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 94,630 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 396 FMC, 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 27 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 396 FMC registered?

396 FMC is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 1999.

Is 396 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 396 FMC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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