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S125 RGW

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,871 mi
Last recorded147,871 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS125 RGW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 147,871 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate poor=exhaust blow at centre=rear exhaust box rusty=nsr tyre wearing low=ns handbrake reading low

Pass 21 Mar 2012 147,871 miles

rear number plate poor=exhaust blow at centre=rear exhaust box rusty=nsr tyre wearing low=ns handbrake reading low

Pass 22 Mar 2011 139,685 miles

rear brake pads wearing low--rear number plate poor

Fail 22 Mar 2011 139,685 miles

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

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

rear brake pads wearing low--rear number plate poor

Pass 11 Dec 2009 129,714 miles

exhaust blow at front--rear number plate poor--front brake pads wearing low--ns handbrake reading low--

Fail 7 Dec 2009 129,714 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust blow at front--rear number plate poor--front brake pads wearing low--ns handbrake reading low--

Pass 5 Sep 2008 123,041 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 113,642 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s head light condonsation in it

rear number plate lifting

Pass 14 Jun 2006 101,875 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 101,875 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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S125 RGW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S125 RGW, 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 S125 RGW registered?

S125 RGW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 1999.

Is S125 RGW safe to buy?

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