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B9 SCG

1999 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 SCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 96,881 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 96,881 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 95,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 95,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,850 miles

nearside wiper split

Fail 2 Feb 2016 94,850 miles

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

nearside wiper split

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 93,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coolant level low

Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant level below minimum mark

Fail 13 Jan 2014 92,658 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant level below minimum mark

Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 87,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 82,558 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 82,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 77,715 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 73,231 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 67,190 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 67,190 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 58,102 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 49,995 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 49,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B9 SCG is a 1999 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 B9 SCG, 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 B9 SCG registered?

B9 SCG is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is B9 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 SCG shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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