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HBZ 5663

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,421 mi
Last recorded79,421 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBZ 5663
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2026 79,421 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres have slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 78,061 miles

under body components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2024 76,370 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2023 74,402 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 73,313 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 72,005 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 63,166 miles

both front alloy wheels been repaired

Pass 13 Mar 2010 63,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 60,228 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 52,093 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,802 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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HBZ 5663 is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HBZ 5663, 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

How do I check the history of HBZ 5663?

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What year was HBZ 5663 registered?

HBZ 5663 is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is HBZ 5663 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBZ 5663 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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