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R9 DNS

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,096 mi
Last recorded173,096 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 DNS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 173,096 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 173,096 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs show signs of overheating.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 146,993 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 146,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 112,316 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 111,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2007 95,153 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 74,543 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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R9 DNS is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R9 DNS, 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 R9 DNS registered?

R9 DNS is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is R9 DNS safe to buy?

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