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S121 DLG

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,571 mi
Last recorded55,571 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 DLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,571 miles

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

o\s\rear tyre has slight cut in side wall not through to cords

Fail 16 Feb 2010 55,571 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o\s\rear tyre has slight cut in side wall not through to cords

Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,467 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 53,466 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 50,869 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 50,869 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

ADVISE REAR NUMBER PLATE ,

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE ,

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,420 miles

handbrake travel is 3/4of the way up okay at time of test

Fail 21 Sep 2006 47,420 miles

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

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

handbrake travel is 3/4of the way up okay at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2005 43,904 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 43,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S121 DLG is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S121 DLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S121 DLG registered?

S121 DLG is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S121 DLG safe to buy?

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