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ELZ 8855

1999 Ford Focus LX

Red Other 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,430 mi
Last recorded62,430 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 8855
MakeFord
ModelFocus LX
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 62,430 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 60,832 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 60,509 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 60,447 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 60,134 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 60,065 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2019 56,487 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,051 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 54,665 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus LX?

Based on 3,831 MOT tests across 1,550 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,718
Miles/Year
1,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1
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ELZ 8855 is a 1999 Ford Focus LX in Red with a 1,596cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Ford Focus LX fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELZ 8855, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was ELZ 8855 registered?

ELZ 8855 is a 1999 Ford Focus LX, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is ELZ 8855 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 8855 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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