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B5 SAH

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,244 mi
Last recorded106,244 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SAH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 106,244 miles

non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 5 Nov 2015 106,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format front and rear (6.3.4f)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font front and rear (6.3.4d)

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 31 Oct 2014 104,968 miles

Front & rear exhaust heat shields are insecure

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

Nearside front wing is corroded and insecure by the sill at the bottom.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front & nearside rear tyres were very low on pressure and have been inflated.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 104,953 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front & rear exhaust heat shields are insecure

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

Nearside front wing is corroded and insecure by the sill at the bottom.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front & nearside rear tyres were very low on pressure and have been inflated.

Pass 26 Oct 2013 103,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre & both rear tyres are slightly mishapen

Fail 24 Oct 2013 103,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre & both rear tyres are slightly mishapen

Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,878 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 101,878 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,939 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 97,875 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 96,129 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 96,129 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 94,587 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 90,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 90,810 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 87,842 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 80,098 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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B5 SAH is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B5 SAH, 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 B5 SAH registered?

B5 SAH is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is B5 SAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 SAH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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