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M555 LAF

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,964 mi
Last recorded47,964 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 LAF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 47,964 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2014 46,613 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 46,613 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 42,947 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,947 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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M555 LAF is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M555 LAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M555 LAF registered?

M555 LAF is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is M555 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 LAF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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