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K13 DJK

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,692 mi
Last recorded140,692 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 DJK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2014 140,692 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F lower ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 140,692 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

O/S/F lower ball joint has slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 131,942 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 131,939 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 118,582 miles

front pads low

sill covers

Fail 11 Aug 2010 118,010 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front pads low

sill covers

Pass 14 Aug 2009 97,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

added blue lamps to front

rear number plate has some damage

Pass 9 Aug 2008 80,111 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 67,789 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,197 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 195 / 55 / 15 BOTH WEARING ON OUTER EDGES / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE

EXHAUST SURFACE CORRODED

OFFSIDE HAND BRAKE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET LOOSE / HELD UP BY CABLE TIES

Pass 7 Jan 2006 55,804 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 55,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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K13 DJK is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K13 DJK, 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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K13 DJK is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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