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DCZ 2819

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,284 mi
Last recorded167,284 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 2819
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 167,284 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake application 43% uneven

rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 167,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

rear brake application 43% uneven

rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2012 163,169 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion at rear member sopports

Fail 27 Jun 2012 163,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion at rear member sopports

Pass 25 Jun 2011 158,047 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 149,382 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 149,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 135,940 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 135,939 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 125,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 106,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 91,243 miles

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

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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DCZ 2819 is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 DCZ 2819, 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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DCZ 2819 is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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