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S128 CAV

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,533 mi
Last recorded235,533 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 CAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 235,533 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 235,529 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2012 211,753 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Sep 2011 186,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber worn.

front wipers worn.

rear middle belt buckle needs cleaning, locking problem.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 186,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber worn.

front wipers worn.

rear middle belt buckle needs cleaning, locking problem.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 157,761 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 157,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 122,154 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 122,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 83,283 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 61,738 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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S128 CAV is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S128 CAV, 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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S128 CAV is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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