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C6 ASW

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,943 mi
Last recorded170,943 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 ASW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 170,943 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 170,350 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 168,637 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 168,637 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 164,470 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 164,470 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2010 154,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 148,948 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 145,339 miles
Pass 6 May 2007 141,017 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 141,017 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 130,492 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 130,492 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2005 119,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 119,187 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 118,393 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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C6 ASW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C6 ASW, 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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C6 ASW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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