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S136 FSC

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,678 mi
Last recorded83,678 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 FSC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 83,678 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 83,678 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

exhaust heat sheild insecure.

n/s rear wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 75,664 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 75,664 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,793 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S136 FSC is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S136 FSC, 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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What year was S136 FSC registered?

S136 FSC is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S136 FSC safe to buy?

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