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S131 WTW

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

133,080 mi
Last recorded133,080 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 WTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2022 133,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NEARSIDE REAR LOWER INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (NEAR TRAILING ARM BUSH) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE REAR LOWER INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (NEAR TRAILING ARM BUSH) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside front and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear x2 fuel pipe/s corroded but not excessive

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underneath corrosion to suspension components and sills

Pass 25 Nov 2021 129,348 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 129,347 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust pipe to box split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure center exhaust rubber mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 124,768 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 124,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking, also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,105 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel but not excessive

Fail 18 Nov 2019 120,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blade not checked (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel but not excessive

Pass 14 Nov 2018 116,306 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,647 miles

Nearside Front brake pads over half worn

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 102,822 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres showing signs of wear and scrubbing on edges of tread.

rear tyres cracking around treads.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 92,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust pipe {flexi} showing signs of wear.

offside rear tyre perishing around tread. 185/60/15

Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,589 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,419 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 87,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 84,281 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs wearing.

Fail 26 Nov 2010 84,281 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs wearing.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,526 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 73,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 65,358 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 65,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 57,762 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 54,546 miles

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

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

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

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

sugest 4 wheel alignment.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,175 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 49,175 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 37,918 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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S131 WTW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S131 WTW, 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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S131 WTW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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