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LAZ 3558

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

88,488 mi
Last recorded88,488 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 3558
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 88,488 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 88,483 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,256 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 88,256 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,915 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 87,915 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2014 87,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,035 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 86,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,368 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 58,368 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,673 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 83,673 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 81,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,967 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 79,863 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,863 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 78,186 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 77,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 77,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 75,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 73,110 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 72,863 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

headlamp dipswitch not functioning correctly †switch is worn and does not immediatly switch from main back to dipp beam...advise replaced

power steering fluid level low in reservoir

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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LAZ 3558 is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LAZ 3558, 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 LAZ 3558 registered?

LAZ 3558 is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is LAZ 3558 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 3558 shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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