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M876 ERT

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,753 mi
Last recorded150,753 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM876 ERT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 150,753 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 150,753 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 143,257 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 125,944 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 112,847 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 100,837 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 92,100 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 92,100 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M876 ERT is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M876 ERT, 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 M876 ERT registered?

M876 ERT is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is M876 ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M876 ERT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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