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S120 CAV

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,708 mi
Last recorded117,708 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 CAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 117,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 105,177 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 105,174 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,747 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 92,746 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,957 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 70,906 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,833 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 65,861 miles

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

Power steering pump 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)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 65,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,394 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 61,394 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,869 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 51,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 48,020 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,494 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 43,494 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S120 CAV is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S120 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 S120 CAV registered?

S120 CAV is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S120 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S120 CAV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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