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R18 GFC

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,227 mi
Last recorded55,227 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 GFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,227 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,257 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,387 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,449 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 33,940 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,508 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 21,697 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,498 miles

Offside Front 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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R18 GFC is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R18 GFC, 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 R18 GFC registered?

R18 GFC is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is R18 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 GFC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R18 GFC have outstanding finance?

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