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N20 ODY

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,706 mi
Last recorded132,706 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 ODY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 132,706 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 131,915 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 112,540 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 104,225 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 104,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 86,987 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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N20 ODY is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 N20 ODY, 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 N20 ODY registered?

N20 ODY is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is N20 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N20 ODY 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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