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R19 DBW

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,673 mi
Last recorded121,673 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 DBW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2010 121,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

jumps out of gear

Pass 18 May 2010 121,673 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

jumps out of gear

Pass 14 May 2009 109,044 miles

see checklist 44014

Pass 23 May 2008 97,264 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 97,125 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 92,173 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 91,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 87,928 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 82,287 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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R19 DBW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R19 DBW, 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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What year was R19 DBW registered?

R19 DBW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is R19 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 DBW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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