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J9 TLD

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

155,657 mi
Last recorded155,657 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 TLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 155,657 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 155,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 150,358 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 142,882 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back box very corroaded but not blowing yet

front tyres starting to get very worn

have you had a cam belt

off side front headlight lense starting to discolour but can still see a pattern

oil leak from engine

Fail 23 May 2012 142,882 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

back box very corroaded but not blowing yet

front tyres starting to get very worn

have you had a cam belt

off side front headlight lense starting to discolour but can still see a pattern

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Apr 2012 142,870 miles

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

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear suspention springs rusty

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 May 2011 139,810 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 139,808 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 130,813 miles

Baffles appear loose in rear exhaust silencer.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever getting low on reserve travel.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to radiator.

Vacuum hose at rear of engine collapsed.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 130,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Baffles appear loose in rear exhaust silencer.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever getting low on reserve travel.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight damage to radiator.

Vacuum hose at rear of engine collapsed.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 122,247 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 118,256 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 114,971 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 114,971 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 111,843 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2006 111,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

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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J9 TLD is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J9 TLD, 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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J9 TLD is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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