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K4 FOC

1999 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,539 mi
Last recorded56,539 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 FOC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,539 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,863 miles

slight play in steering rack (n/s)

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic skirts)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 46,863 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - track check required

slight play in steering rack (n/s)

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic skirts)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 44,134 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber pad wearing

metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers/skirts)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,445 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 41,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 38,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pipes starting to rust

slight play in offside antiroll bar link

Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,886 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

slight play in offside antiroll bar link

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,004 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 8 Dec 2008 36,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,354 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 115,813 miles

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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K4 FOC is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel 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 K4 FOC, 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 K4 FOC registered?

K4 FOC is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is K4 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 FOC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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