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A7 LAC

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,200 mi
Last recorded114,200 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 LAC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 114,200 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 107,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 93,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 84,538 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 84,533 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 79,531 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 71,634 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 71,634 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 62,568 miles

slight play in both bottom arm rear bushes

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

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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A7 LAC is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A7 LAC, 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 A7 LAC registered?

A7 LAC is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A7 LAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 LAC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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