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S122 UAV

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,952 mi
Last recorded146,952 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 UAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 146,952 miles

corrosion on and around rear suspension

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on rear wheel arches

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2012 146,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion on and around rear suspension

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on rear wheel arches

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 140,622 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 140,622 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 133,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 133,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 126,159 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 126,159 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 114,732 miles

corrosion on exhaust

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2007 104,251 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2006 95,533 miles

bodywork damage

general corrosion on exhaust

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

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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S122 UAV is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 S122 UAV, 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 S122 UAV registered?

S122 UAV is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S122 UAV safe to buy?

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