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R500 RWD

1999 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,545 mi
Last recorded4,545 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 RWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 4,545 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 4,381 miles

Offside Front brake hose is secure but held with ties advise repair

exhaust pipe has deep corrosion adj to cat

Fail 6 Feb 2025 4,381 miles

Offside Front brake hose is secure but held with ties advise repair

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements fitted plates front and rear ,to conform with mot regulations (0.1 (d))

exhaust pipe has deep corrosion adj to cat

Pass 23 Jan 2024 3,991 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened and rear non standard (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Jan 2024 3,989 miles

Driver's airbag missing motor sport steering wheel (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Fuel hose leaking filler hose to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened and rear non standard (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 3,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 3,450 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 2,361 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 1,847 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both just under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 742 miles

offside wiper starting to split .

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,334 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 65,811 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 45,656 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 45,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 45,407 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 45,412 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 45,387 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,223 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,177 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,433 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 43,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.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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R500 RWD is a 1999 Ford Focus in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R500 RWD, 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 R500 RWD registered?

R500 RWD is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 1999.

Is R500 RWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 RWD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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