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L8 RWV

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,308 mi
Last recorded64,308 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 RWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 64,308 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

back exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2021 64,308 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

back exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,492 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,040 miles

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,593 miles

surface corrosion on all components under vehicle

surface corrosion on all steel brake pipes

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,467 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear and centre metal brake pipes corroded

both front tyres heavily deteriorated

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

heavy corrosion around entire floorpan and subframes

Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,255 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,676 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 49,082 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,082 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 47,784 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,578 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 43,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,834 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,819 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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L8 RWV is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L8 RWV, 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 L8 RWV registered?

L8 RWV is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is L8 RWV safe to buy?

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