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S142 TNB

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,400 mi
Last recorded123,400 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 TNB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 123,400 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 120,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight play to steering rack ends

Wear to offside rear tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 115,408 miles

1 segment of eye level stop light not working

Rear brake pipes greased

front and rear no. plate detoriation

front brake discs condition

headlamp lenses detoriation

n/s/f drop link boot detoriation

n/s/f rackend slight wear

rear tyres cracking and perishing

subframe corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2014 115,408 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

1 segment of eye level stop light not working

Rear brake pipes greased

front and rear no. plate detoriation

front brake discs condition

headlamp lenses detoriation

n/s/f drop link boot detoriation

n/s/f drop link boot detoriation

n/s/f rackend slight wear

rear tyres cracking and perishing

subframe corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2013 110,862 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 109,344 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

marks on windscreen caused by wiper blades

spare wheel missing

steel brake pipe to offside rear showing signs of corrosion (greased)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 109,344 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

marks on windscreen caused by wiper blades

spare wheel missing

steel brake pipe to offside rear showing signs of corrosion (greased)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 106,511 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 106,511 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 102,048 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 102,048 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 96,971 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 96,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 91,094 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 86,770 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 81,931 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 81,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S142 TNB is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 S142 TNB, 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 S142 TNB registered?

S142 TNB is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S142 TNB safe to buy?

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