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S120 FVL

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,336 mi
Last recorded152,336 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 FVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 152,336 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 152,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 136,963 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 127,635 miles

nearside head lamp becoming frosted still pattern at time of test

one bulb out in high level brake light

Fail 8 Dec 2010 127,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside head lamp becoming frosted still pattern at time of test

one bulb out in high level brake light

Pass 17 Dec 2009 120,040 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2009 120,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2008 113,285 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 105,634 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 99,360 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 93,560 miles

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 FVL is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S120 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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What year was S120 FVL registered?

S120 FVL is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S120 FVL safe to buy?

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