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S117 CAV

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,554 mi
Last recorded70,554 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 CAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2008 70,554 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 61,963 miles

Corrosion to steel pipes/ Accident damage to off side front bumper/ Outer sills covered in plastic trim/ Wheel trims damaged/ Exhaust system corroded/ Rear coil springs corroded/ Front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,023 miles

damage to wheel triims †minor dents/scratches to various body pannels †engine gear box wet with oil †steering rack wet with oil with no visible signs of leak

rear suspension bushes cracked/perrished †cracking/perrishinig to various suspension bushes †side wall damage to n/s/f tyre †outer sills covered in plastic trim †o/s/f seat belt slightly fraayed

Pass 21 Oct 2005 43,923 miles

slight oil leaks †handbrake travel high †childseat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

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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S117 CAV is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S117 CAV, 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 S117 CAV registered?

S117 CAV is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S117 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S117 CAV shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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