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J13 TKC

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,149 mi
Last recorded93,149 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 TKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 93,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 82,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2009 82,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2008 73,578 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS CONDENSATED

BOTH FRONT TYRE WALLS SCUFFED

BOTH HEADLAMP IMAGES ARE JUST PASSABLE

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

N/S FRONT WING AND BUMPER HAVE DAMAGE

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

Fail 17 Jun 2008 73,578 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS CONDENSATED

BOTH FRONT TYRE WALLS SCUFFED

BOTH HEADLAMP IMAGES ARE JUST PASSABLE

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

N/S FRONT WING AND BUMPER HAVE DAMAGE

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

Pass 25 Jun 2007 68,670 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

N/S DOOR MIRROR COVER LOOSE

N/S FRONT WING HAS DAMAGE

N/S HEADLAMP CONDENSATING

O/S HEADLAMP LOOSE

Fail 25 Jun 2007 68,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S HEADLAMP CONDENSATING

O/S HEADLAMP LOOSE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODING

N/S FRONT WING HAS DAMAGE

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

N/S DOOR MIRROR COVER LOOSE

Pass 23 Jun 2006 62,203 miles

DAMPNESS AROUND STEERING RACK

O/S DOOR MIRROR BROKEN

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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J13 TKC is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J13 TKC, 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 J13 TKC registered?

J13 TKC is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for J13 TKC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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