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L600 LEX

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,112 mi
Last recorded135,112 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 LEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 135,112 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2015 135,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2013 130,680 miles

both rear coil springs corroded + fuel neck corroding

centre exhaust has slight blow + both front coil springs corroding

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2012 126,758 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot lock is insecure causing boot not to shut correctley

exhaust front pipe flexi is weak

front number plate is cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall is damaged but no cords are visable

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2011 120,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded & both front coil springs corroding

both rear trailing arm bushs deteriorating

front section of exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

main brake lines corroding

offside front door mirror cover loose

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle corroding in around engine bay & underneath in various places

Fail 11 Feb 2011 120,759 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs corroded & both front coil springs corroding

both rear trailing arm bushs deteriorating

front section of exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

main brake lines corroding

offside front door mirror cover loose

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

vehicle corroding in around engine bay & underneath in various places

Pass 2 Nov 2009 109,300 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 94,093 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 94,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

1/ N/S/R WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE 2/ BRAKE PIPES/FRONT BRAKR DISCS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 4 Jul 2008 93,558 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 88,603 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 88,473 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front brake disk heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2006 81,060 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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L600 LEX is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L600 LEX, 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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L600 LEX is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 February 1999.

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