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GD52 SYX

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,597 mi
Last recorded165,597 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 SYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 165,597 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 165,595 miles

Inner Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 156,620 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 156,620 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 139,369 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 139,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 128,406 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 120,806 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 114,013 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 104,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear brake noisy

Fail 23 Dec 2008 104,499 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear brake noisy

Pass 9 Jan 2008 98,782 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 92,258 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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GD52 SYX is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GD52 SYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GD52 SYX registered?

GD52 SYX is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is GD52 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD52 SYX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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