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H6 BVM

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

114,455 mi
Last recorded114,455 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 BVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 114,455 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 110,634 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 107,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 104,753 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 101,936 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 99,340 miles

outer sills covered

Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,835 miles

footbrake efficiency on limit

outer sills covered

parking brake efficiency poor 19%

Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,430 miles

n/s/r wheel started to bind

outer sills covered

Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,794 miles

front brake pads very thin

outer sills covered

Fail 20 Jun 2018 93,759 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads very thin

outer sills covered

Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,431 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 89,115 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,168 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,289 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,518 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,020 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,213 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 71,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 68,939 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,011 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 61,779 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 58,734 miles

slight movement n/s/ f link rod balljoint

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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H6 BVM is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 H6 BVM, 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 H6 BVM registered?

H6 BVM is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is H6 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H6 BVM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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