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J77 MMJ

1999 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,224 mi
Last recorded139,224 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 MMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 139,224 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 139,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 132,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2013 132,178 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 128,995 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis surface corrosion

Fail 25 May 2012 128,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear chassis surface corrosion

rear tyre flat

Pass 30 Jul 2009 126,133 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 120,473 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 118,100 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 111,551 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 111,512 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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J77 MMJ is a 1999 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J77 MMJ, 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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J77 MMJ is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 1999.

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