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S105 MGA

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS105 MGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 86,512 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

corrosion on metal feed pipes to petrol tank

damage to nearside door mirror casing

nearside headlamp lens beginning to deteriorate

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,667 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

corrosion on metal feed pipes to petrol tank

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated

sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on metal feed pipes to petrol tank

rear and centre exhaust silencers corroded

sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

Fail 25 Sep 2017 84,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on metal feed pipes to petrol tank

rear and centre exhaust silencers corroded

sill covers fitted restricting inspection of some components

Pass 22 Sep 2016 84,068 miles

corrosion has formed on the metal feed pipes to the petrol tank.

minor leak of exhaust gas at corroded rear exhaust silencer.

offside headlamp aim on dipped beam at upper limit.

outer sill covers fitted limiting view of sill panels.

rear and centre exhaust silencers are corroded.

rear wiper blade rubber deteriorated.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,123 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

covers fitted to outer sills

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

offside front tyre beginning to wear on outer tread

outer casing of both exhaust silencers deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,018 miles

inner and outer tread on front tyres beginning to wear

outer casing of centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2013 80,753 miles

Bonnet adjustment slightly loose.

Exhaust catalytic converter bracing bracket corroded through.

Exhaust catalytic converter heat shield cracked at lower fasteners.

Grease/ oil residue at n.s and o.s inner driveshaft c.v gaiters.

Lower catalyst heat shield detached.

N.s door mirror base taped into position.

N.s front outer tyre tread worn prematurely.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O.s.f sidelamp bulb becoming dim.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic sill covers fitted, obscuring view to sill panels at o.s and n.s.

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Steel power assisted steering pipes corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,753 miles

Bonnet adjustment slightly loose.

Exhaust catalytic converter bracing bracket corroded through.

Exhaust catalytic converter heat shield cracked at lower fasteners.

Grease/ oil residue at n.s and o.s inner driveshaft c.v gaiters.

Lower catalyst heat shield detached.

N.s door mirror base taped into position.

N.s front outer tyre tread worn prematurely.

O.s.f sidelamp bulb becoming dim.

Plastic sill covers fitted, obscuring view to sill panels at o.s and n.s.

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Steel power assisted steering pipes corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 79,516 miles

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

front windscreeen is slightly scratched

n/s mirror slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen is scratched

Pass 26 Mar 2012 78,234 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 78,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,369 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,578 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 74,578 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,759 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,971 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 66,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 60,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S105 MGA is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S105 MGA, 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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S105 MGA is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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