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S129 XWC

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,834 mi
Last recorded68,834 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 XWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,834 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 67,432 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 67,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,967 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 61,815 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 57,743 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 57,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,960 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,401 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,091 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 38,948 miles

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

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

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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S129 XWC is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S129 XWC, 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 S129 XWC registered?

S129 XWC is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S129 XWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S129 XWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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