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S103 BWL

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,784 mi
Last recorded109,784 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 BWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 109,784 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a/c condenser dammaged

n/s f wing and bumper dammaged

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall dammaged

Fail 6 Nov 2010 109,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a/c condenser dammaged

n/s f wing and bumper dammaged

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall dammaged

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall dammaged

Pass 21 Nov 2009 103,893 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,333 miles

nearside inner c.v. gator come away

Pass 10 Oct 2007 82,842 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 82,808 miles

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 76,072 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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S103 BWL is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S103 BWL, 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 S103 BWL registered?

S103 BWL is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S103 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S103 BWL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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