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K9 FPS

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,152 mi
Last recorded121,152 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 FPS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 121,152 miles

All rear suspension components very rusty

Both front tyres worn low and wearing on both outer edges

Both front, front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished and separating

Complete vehicle underbody very wet and muddy

Exhaust CAT and frontpipe very rusty

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

Front numberplate separating

Plastic coolant pipe located above radiator insecure and leaking

Rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Rear coil springs very rusty

Rear link-rod bushes worn

Slight noise from Auxiliary drive area

Slight play in nearside front inner track-rod

Various oil leaks

Fail 21 Dec 2017 121,152 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear link-rod bushes worn

Rear brake hose ferrules rusty

Rear coil springs very rusty

All rear suspension components very rusty

Both front tyres worn low and wearing on both outer edges

Both front, front to rear and rear brake pipes rusty

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished and separating

Complete vehicle underbody very wet and muddy

Exhaust CAT and frontpipe very rusty

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

Front numberplate separating

Plastic coolant pipe located above radiator insecure and leaking

Slight noise from Auxiliary drive area

Slight play in nearside front inner track-rod

Various oil leaks

Pass 15 Dec 2016 110,764 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 94,023 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 93,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,777 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 86,777 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 82,101 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre inner edge bald

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 82,101 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre inner edge bald

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 75,029 miles

exhaust rusty.

Pass 15 Oct 2011 63,607 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,542 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 41,372 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,765 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,139 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 35,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 30,442 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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K9 FPS is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K9 FPS, 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 K9 FPS registered?

K9 FPS is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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The MOT history for K9 FPS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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