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J500 LMB

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,268 mi
Last recorded132,268 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 LMB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 132,268 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2015 131,922 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroding

general corrosion underbody

Pass 17 Nov 2014 131,064 miles

slight play and noise in neaside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2013 129,959 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

fuel filler pipes over rear axle heavily corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Nov 2012 128,646 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 126,765 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 17 Nov 2010 118,843 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 109,823 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2008 97,457 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2008 97,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2007 88,275 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 76,558 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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J500 LMB is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J500 LMB, 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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J500 LMB is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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