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H8 ESR

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,392 mi
Last recorded105,392 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 ESR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 105,392 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 13 Apr 2012 108,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,421 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 88,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,104 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 66,741 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 60,240 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 60,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 55,367 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 55,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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H8 ESR is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H8 ESR, 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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What year was H8 ESR registered?

H8 ESR is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is H8 ESR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 ESR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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