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R3 JKC

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,864 mi
Last recorded90,864 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 JKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,864 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 84,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated, front discs corroded, n/s/r tyre close to limit, n/s headlight slight blurred

Pass 29 Mar 2012 84,888 miles

exhaust deteriorated, front discs corroded, n/s/r tyre close to limit, n/s headlight slight blurred

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,113 miles

fuel pipes corroded, n/s/r tyre close

Fail 28 Apr 2011 80,113 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded, n/s/r tyre close

Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,445 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 75,445 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,145 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 71,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 67,823 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 63,513 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 63,460 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R3 JKC is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R3 JKC, 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 R3 JKC registered?

R3 JKC is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is R3 JKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 JKC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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