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L19 USH

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

140,700 mi
Last recorded140,700 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 USH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 140,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

all rear seats flded down belt not inp

rear bumper cracked

Fail 2 Jun 2014 137,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside front fog lamp does not work. / both front wiper blades have small splits in blades.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 137,723 miles

nearside front fog lamp does not work. / both front wiper blades have small splits in blades.

Pass 31 May 2013 133,123 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate / Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to seperate / Both front tyres have age related cracking + worn to 3mm / Nearside front tyre has nail in tread

Rear brake discs are corroded / Offside rear hand brake effort low / Oil and water on min / All brake pipes starting to corrode /

Rear bumper has light damage

Fail 16 May 2013 133,122 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate / Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to seperate / Both front tyres have age related cracking + worn to 3mm / Nearside front tyre has nail in tread

Rear brake discs are corroded / Offside rear hand brake effort low / Oil and water on min / All brake pipes starting to corrode /

Rear bumper has light damage

Pass 9 May 2012 131,527 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

front fog lamp does not work

rear body heatshields insecure.

Fail 9 May 2012 131,527 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

front fog lamp does not work

rear body heatshields insecure.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 129,247 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 125,363 miles

front washers are slightley blocked.

near side door m irror is taped up.

near side wiper blade has a piece of wire through it,

Pass 2 Apr 2009 122,496 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 122,496 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 115,262 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 115,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 110,198 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 110,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 105,566 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 105,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L19 USH is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L19 USH, 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 L19 USH registered?

L19 USH is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is L19 USH safe to buy?

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