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R12 JOD

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

158,732 mi
Last recorded158,732 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 JOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 158,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 158,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 154,702 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 154,673 miles

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

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 139,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 139,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 130,144 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 123,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 110,490 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 110,490 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 98,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 98,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 84,487 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 84,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2005 71,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R12 JOD is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R12 JOD, 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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R12 JOD is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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