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ACZ 4153

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,527 mi
Last recorded123,527 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 4153
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 123,527 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 118,376 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 114,871 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 113,731 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 111,450 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 111,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 111,413 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 26 May 2010 110,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 110,696 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 109,750 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2008 108,627 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2008 108,627 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 100,456 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 100,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 87,370 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly low on edges of treads

offside & nearside plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pump dark stains on pump body

Fail 8 Aug 2006 87,370 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly low on edges of treads

offside & nearside plastic sill covers fitted

power steering pump dark stains on pump body

Pass 11 Jun 2005 69,709 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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ACZ 4153 is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ACZ 4153, 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 ACZ 4153 registered?

ACZ 4153 is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is ACZ 4153 safe to buy?

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