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BKZ 3431

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,471 mi
Last recorded79,471 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 3431
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 79,471 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, undersill & back end of sill areas (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides,Inner wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides,undersill & back end of sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear inner wing to floor lips corroded

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 79,370 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, undersill & back end of sill areas (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides,Inner wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, inner wheel arch areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides,undersill & back end of sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear inner wing to floor lips corroded

Slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,541 miles

plastic trims fitted over sills

Fail 19 Feb 2016 72,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured link rod (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer not fitted (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

plastic trims fitted over sills

Pass 26 Jan 2015 66,819 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 66,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,422 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,036 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 62,036 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,748 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,748 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,598 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 56,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 49,140 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 49,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,176 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,037 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 39,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BKZ 3431 is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BKZ 3431, 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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BKZ 3431 is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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