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J3 WRG

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,182 mi
Last recorded79,182 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 WRG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre perished & cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 79,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre perished & cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,197 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 75,180 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust blow from flexi area

Headlamp lenses glazed

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,125 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 72,056 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,761 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,106 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 66,106 miles

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

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

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

both headlamps glazed

Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,897 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 63,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,408 miles

Plastic sill covers prevent sill inspection.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 59,344 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 59,344 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,143 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 55,011 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,058 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,973 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 45,442 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,687 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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J3 WRG is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 J3 WRG, 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 J3 WRG registered?

J3 WRG is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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