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K40 LAH

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,993 mi
Last recorded125,993 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 LAH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 125,993 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise damage to front and rear bumper

advise sill covers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 125,993 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise damage to front and rear bumper

advise sill covers

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 117,769 miles

Headelight lenses deteriated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 113,189 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 109,117 miles

both front anti-roll bar saddle bushes worn

offside + nearside headlamp outputs slightly reduced

Pass 2 Oct 2009 104,874 miles

Headlight lenses deteriated

Slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 1 Oct 2008 100,961 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Headlight lenses deteriated but not affecting image

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 100,961 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Headlight lenses deteriated but not affecting image

Pass 3 Oct 2007 96,911 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Sep 2006 92,981 miles

corrosion rear exhaust box

slight roughness nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2005 88,088 miles

Rear 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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K40 LAH is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 K40 LAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K40 LAH registered?

K40 LAH is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is K40 LAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 LAH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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