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S126 XOO

1999 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,366 mi
Last recorded154,366 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 XOO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 154,366 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 148,623 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 148,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 139,298 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

centre brake light has sections not working

rear coil springs very rusty

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2013 139,298 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

centre brake light has sections not working

rear coil springs very rusty

small stonechips in windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2012 137,101 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 113,296 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 132,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 126,271 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 126,271 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 121,276 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 118,955 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 118,955 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 116,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 5 Mar 2007 116,895 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 110,636 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 110,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S126 XOO is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc diesel 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 S126 XOO, 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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S126 XOO is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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