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AFZ 595

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,426 mi
Last recorded68,426 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 595
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 68,426 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,614 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 67,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 67,047 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 66,394 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,576 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,263 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,902 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,096 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,276 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 58,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,003 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 53,698 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 53,698 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 51,247 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,932 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,099 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 47,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front inner tyre wearing thin.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 44,231 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 41,562 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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AFZ 595 is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AFZ 595, 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 AFZ 595 registered?

AFZ 595 is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is AFZ 595 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 595 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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