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R555 ARF

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,936 mi
Last recorded59,936 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 ARF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 59,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 54,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 47,936 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,504 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 25,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,596 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 12,909 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 130,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 130,000 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 114,236 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 113,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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R555 ARF is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R555 ARF, 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 R555 ARF registered?

R555 ARF is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is R555 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 ARF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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