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J55 RBW

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

142,091 mi
Last recorded142,091 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 RBW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 142,091 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 141,810 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 141,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2023 141,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 139,442 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2019 137,970 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2018 134,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 132,975 miles

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

corrosion to undercarriage & some suspension components

os headlamp broken & slightly loose

osf wiper splitting

repairs to both rear closing sills & osr outer sill

Fail 19 Jul 2017 132,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to undercarriage & some suspension components

os headlamp broken & slightly loose

osf wiper splitting

repairs to both rear closing sills & osr outer sill

Pass 18 Jul 2016 128,338 miles

corrosion & repairs to both rear closing sills

corrosion & repairs to osr outer sill

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

osr trailing arm bush delaminating

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 123,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe at osr corroded

corrosion at both rear closing sill areas

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to undercarriage & components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 123,920 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipe at osr corroded

corrosion at both rear closing sill areas

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to undercarriage & components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 120,288 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to brake pipes at front

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & components

damage to bodywork

front tyres wearing on edges

rear trailing arm bushes starting to delaminate

slight play at osf track rod

Pass 17 Jul 2013 118,194 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,781 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 105,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s front tyre wearing inner edfe

Pass 19 Jul 2010 101,359 miles

headlamp glass deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2009 99,499 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 96,941 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 95,296 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 93,153 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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J55 RBW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J55 RBW, 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 J55 RBW registered?

J55 RBW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is J55 RBW safe to buy?

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