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A8 OHP

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,771 mi
Last recorded100,771 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 100,771 miles

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

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2017 100,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 92,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,191 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,453 miles

o/s headlamp lens deteriating

o/s/f fog light lens broken

o/s/f tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 27 May 2011 68,369 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 68,369 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,333 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,010 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

near side rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,331 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,866 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 38,110 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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A8 OHP is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A8 OHP, 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 A8 OHP registered?

A8 OHP is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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