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R17 PJB

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

48,034 mi
Last recorded48,034 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 PJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 48,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 47,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 46,434 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 45,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 44,571 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 43,340 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 42,676 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,529 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 40,253 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,327 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,244 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 34,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 326,450 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2013 29,962 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,673 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 24,807 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,895 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2009 20,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 20,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,380 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 15,551 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,494 miles

rear link arm bushes coming adrift

Pass 7 Jul 2005 12,249 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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R17 PJB is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 R17 PJB, 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 R17 PJB registered?

R17 PJB is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is R17 PJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 PJB shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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