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S143 DNJ

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,728 mi
Last recorded81,728 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 DNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,728 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,828 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 81,249 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 81,828 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,819 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 81,730 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,336 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 76,336 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 122,618 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front fog lamps stay on advise repair

Pass 9 Feb 2007 116,363 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 116,361 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

STRONG ADVISE; OIL LEAK AT ENGINE SUMP /FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 106,507 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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S143 DNJ is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S143 DNJ, 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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S143 DNJ is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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