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A17 JPX

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,763 mi
Last recorded138,763 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 138,763 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 131,462 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 120,635 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes peeling

centre & rear exhaust sections corroded

rear fuel filler neck is corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2010 120,630 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear trailing arm bushes peeling

centre & rear exhaust sections corroded

rear fuel filler neck is corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 109,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 109,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 104,216 miles

both front headlamps turning yellow

both front tyres centre on 1.6mm 195/55/15vr

crack on n/s/f mirror glass

dent on n/s/r wheel rim

heavy corrosion centre and rear exhaust box

Fail 9 Oct 2008 104,216 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front headlamps turning yellow

both front tyres centre on 1.6mm 195/55/15vr

crack on n/s/f mirror glass

dent on n/s/r wheel rim

heavy corrosion centre and rear exhaust box

Pass 5 Oct 2007 97,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear trailing arm bushes peeling

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 195/55/15vr

crack on n/s/f door mirror glass

heavy corrosion centre and rear exhaust box

Fail 3 Oct 2007 97,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear trailing arm bushes peeling

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 195/55/15vr

crack on n/s/f door mirror glass

heavy corrosion centre and rear exhaust box

Pass 9 Sep 2006 89,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 89,110 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 77,200 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A17 JPX is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 A17 JPX, 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 A17 JPX registered?

A17 JPX is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is A17 JPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 JPX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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