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K15 NOJ

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,011 mi
Last recorded138,011 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 NOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 138,011 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 138,011 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 131,829 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 118,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 118,370 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 108,951 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 108,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 105,172 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 104,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 104,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 97,065 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 83,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2006 83,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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K15 NOJ is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K15 NOJ, 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 K15 NOJ registered?

K15 NOJ is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 August 1999.

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