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R2 OST

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,363 mi
Last recorded101,363 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 OST
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,363 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 101,352 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

N/S/R Tyre perished.

Plqastic sill covers fitted at time of test not allowing full vehicle inspection.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 101,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,017 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 92,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 87,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,333 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,483 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 84,483 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/r tyre badly perished

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 80,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/r tyre badly perished

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front inner pads

osf mirror glass is cracked

osf tyre is low on the inner edge

slight play in the nsf drop link

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2008 69,623 miles

front brake pads are low on the inside

osf door mirror glass is cracked

very slight play in the nsf drop link

Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,134 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 55,860 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 55,860 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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R2 OST is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R2 OST, 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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R2 OST is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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