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BNF 170B

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,116 mi
Last recorded103,116 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNF 170B
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,116 miles

exhaust heatshield a bit insecure

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,131 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 83,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,127 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 76,706 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 76,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 73,699 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 73,699 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 66,704 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 66,453 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 58,137 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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BNF 170B is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNF 170B, 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 BNF 170B registered?

BNF 170B is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is BNF 170B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNF 170B shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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