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N88 BRU

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

137,724 mi
Last recorded137,724 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 BRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2016 137,724 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

steering slightly notchy

Pass 20 Apr 2015 137,729 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 137,724 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 128,312 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 128,283 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 122,392 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 122,392 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 112,140 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 112,140 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 112,131 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

clutch requires bleeding

Pass 27 May 2011 102,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 89,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 May 2010 89,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 81,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 81,346 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,287 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 73,287 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2007 68,677 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 May 2007 68,677 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2005 64,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2005 64,112 miles

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

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

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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N88 BRU is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 N88 BRU, 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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N88 BRU is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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The MOT history for N88 BRU shows 21 tests with a 47.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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