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J50 EJR

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,748 mi
Last recorded112,748 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 EJR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 112,748 miles

centre and rear exhaust outer skin corroded

chip in front windscreen

nearside and offside front headlamps poor condition

offsidse front door mirror glass cracked

slight play in offside front anti roll bar inner bush

Fail 1 Oct 2009 99,425 miles

Both Front Fog Light Lenses Cracked.

Both Front Head Lights Dim/Lenses Frosted Over.

Brake & Clutch Pedal Rubers Worn.

Exhaust Intermediate Box & Tail Box Rusted.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 99,425 miles

Both Front Fog Light Lenses Cracked.

Both Front Head Lights Dim/Lenses Frosted Over.

Brake & Clutch Pedal Rubers Worn.

Exhaust Intermediate Box & Tail Box Rusted.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 88,590 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 88,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,027 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,220 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 68,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 60,023 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 60,023 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

brake pedal anti-slip pad is starting to wear through metal backing.

front brake pads are worn to approx 2-3mm.

n/s/r tyre has slight bulge to inner sidewall.

rear exhaust box is showing heavy corrosion to outer skins.

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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J50 EJR is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J50 EJR, 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 J50 EJR registered?

J50 EJR is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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