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H14 RER

1999 Ford Focus

Maroon Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

115,984 mi
Last recorded115,984 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 RER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 115,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various body damage

Fail 13 Jul 2020 115,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

various body damage

Pass 6 Jul 2019 111,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under-body has slight surface corrosion front to rear

Fail 5 Jul 2019 111,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under-body has slight surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 17 Jul 2018 107,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable 185/65/ R 15 ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under body has slight surface corrosion front to rear

Fail 12 Jul 2018 107,589 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable 185/65/ R 15 ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under body has slight surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 19 Sep 2016 107,191 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 107,191 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 106,628 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 106,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 106,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside registration plate lamp lense slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2014 106,567 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 106,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 95,592 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 95,552 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,653 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 80,358 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 80,358 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,278 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 74,278 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 68,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

engine oil on min level

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,912 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 57,253 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 57,234 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 49,442 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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H14 RER is a 1999 Ford Focus in Maroon with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H14 RER, 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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H14 RER is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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