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S117 TGA

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,586 mi
Last recorded62,586 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 TGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 62,586 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 62,361 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 62,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 61,927 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 61,927 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,649 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 49,788 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,673 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers torn but still clearing screen.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 42,673 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wipers torn but still clearing screen.

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,491 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 36,251 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

slight leak n/s inner cv gaitor

Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,021 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 34,021 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,271 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 27,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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 TGA is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TGA, 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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S117 TGA is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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