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S12 APW

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,115 mi
Last recorded80,115 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 APW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 80,115 miles

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

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

nearside front fog light cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2008 80,115 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front fog light cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise near side front door mirror

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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S12 APW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S12 APW, 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 S12 APW registered?

S12 APW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S12 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 APW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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