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M444 FER

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,398 mi
Last recorded76,398 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 FER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,398 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 76,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 75,344 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 75,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 73,652 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 73,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2007 70,460 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 70,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 66,235 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 66,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M444 FER is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M444 FER, 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 M444 FER registered?

M444 FER is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 1999.

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