MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,244 miAbove average mileage for this year
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non obligatory mirror missing
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
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.
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.
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
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
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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
registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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