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FB02 NWF

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,884 mi
Last recorded171,884 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 NWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 171,884 miles

o/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre close to limits

Pass 9 Nov 2015 165,145 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 154,096 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 153,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 132,460 miles

slight noise from n/s front w/bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 119,003 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 119,001 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 105,181 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 91,716 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 91,716 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 86,391 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 86,391 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 79,954 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

advise n/s/r seatbelt twisted

Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,700 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 72,700 miles

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

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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FB02 NWF is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FB02 NWF, 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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FB02 NWF is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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