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ARW 841S

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,578 mi
Last recorded104,578 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 841S
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2018 104,578 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front inner & outer sill holed outside of any prescribed areas

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 97,516 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front sill to floor (5.2.6)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s front (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 97,515 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s front sill to floor (5.2.6)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s front (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 90,063 miles

both sides under sills coroding

front exhaust coroding

vechile underside undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,133 miles

Both rear suspension arm front bushes slight play

No highlamp break light

Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,715 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 82,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,765 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 80,765 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 78,355 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 78,355 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 74,284 miles

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

n/s h/lamp deteriorated

slight wear o/s/r w/brg

Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,452 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 66,457 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,457 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,530 miles

last silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2007 60,971 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 49,892 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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ARW 841S is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ARW 841S, 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 ARW 841S registered?

ARW 841S is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 1999.

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