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653001

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

300,576 mi
Last recorded300,576 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration653001
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 300,576 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 300,576 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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653001 is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 653001, 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

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What year was 653001 registered?

653001 is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is 653001 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 653001 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 653001 have outstanding finance?

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