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J66 WBA

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,225 mi
Last recorded62,225 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 WBA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 62,225 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse light not working

Pass 10 Dec 2019 60,725 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 59,687 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 59,221 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 59,201 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 58,855 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both side on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 58,300 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,835 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 53,825 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,433 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,841 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,966 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,317 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 45,019 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 43,750 miles

overall service brake efficiency 50%

Pass 28 Dec 2006 42,392 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 41,062 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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J66 WBA is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J66 WBA, 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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J66 WBA is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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