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65-13-SJ

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

297,901 mi
Last recorded297,901 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration65-13-SJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 297,901 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 289,200 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 289,197 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 258,414 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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65-13-SJ is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 65-13-SJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 65-13-SJ?

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What year was 65-13-SJ registered?

65-13-SJ is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is 65-13-SJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 65-13-SJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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