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ME02 YZZ

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,462 mi
Last recorded145,462 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 YZZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 145,462 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 145,462 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 136,504 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 131,416 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 131,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 126,999 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 119,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 111,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 101,756 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 25 Jun 2009 92,936 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 82,927 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 71,373 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 60,650 miles

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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ME02 YZZ is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ME02 YZZ, 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 ME02 YZZ registered?

ME02 YZZ is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is ME02 YZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ME02 YZZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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