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M5 SDS

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

38,571 mi
Last recorded38,571 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 SDS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 38,571 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 37,063 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 35,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 33,317 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 32,020 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 32,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 30,681 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 29,894 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 28,838 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 27,906 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 27,051 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 25,929 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 24,858 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 23,844 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 22,565 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 21,252 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,690 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 22 Jan 2010 18,334 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,390 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,565 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 15,862 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 13,991 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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M5 SDS is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 M5 SDS, 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 M5 SDS registered?

M5 SDS is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is M5 SDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 SDS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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