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S118 FVL

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,583 mi
Last recorded114,583 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 FVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 114,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits unable to print out due to damaging equipement (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

body sill covers fitted

front and rear coil springs heavily corroded

fuel neck and rear suspension components heavily corroded

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also BADLY worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

over sills fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2019 110,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also BADLY worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

over sills fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 106,003 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 100,665 miles

play in n/s rack arm

rear inner sills corroding

slight play in n/s/f roll bar link

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Mar 2016 94,529 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 88,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2015 88,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,000 miles

Oil leak

rear springs condition

Fail 19 Mar 2014 82,000 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

both rear springs condition

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlights slightly misty

Pass 12 Apr 2012 68,130 miles

headlights slightly misty

Fail 10 Apr 2012 68,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

headlights slightly misty

Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,027 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating.

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,325 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 58,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,188 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 53,188 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,529 miles

washer switch not working on every operation

Pass 2 Apr 2007 41,351 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 36,009 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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S118 FVL is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S118 FVL, 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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S118 FVL is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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