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M12 KCO

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,587 mi
Last recorded176,587 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 KCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 176,587 miles

bolt missing from engine mount

condition of both rear shock absorbers

condition of both rear trailing arm bushes

fuel filler neck corroded

near side rear outer sill damaged

off side outer side trim loose

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2020 174,675 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill crushed up

Nearside Rear service brake efficiency slightly poor

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to both sides front metal brake pipes to flexible hoses through inner wings

slight corrosion to both sides rear metal brake pipes to back plates

Fail 3 Dec 2020 174,675 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill crushed up

Nearside Rear service brake efficiency slightly poor

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes split apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to both sides front metal brake pipes to flexible hoses through inner wings

slight corrosion to both sides rear metal brake pipes to back plates

Fail 17 Nov 2020 174,674 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened engine frame rotten (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. incorrect directional rotation (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and swollen (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced to dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps dose not light up rear number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly scrubbed inner edge within 3quarters width 205/50zr16-87w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 171,888 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 171,888 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 165,662 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 165,662 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills and under sills holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 156,163 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 152,497 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 151,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 149,244 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 146,656 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 145,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 143,088 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 140,036 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 136,741 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 131,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 127,261 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 120,572 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO THE REAR

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M12 KCO is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 M12 KCO, 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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M12 KCO is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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