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S143 KTP

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,257 mi
Last recorded120,257 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 KTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 120,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 112,027 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 112,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 101,423 miles

Corrosion to various areas and components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 90,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 90,887 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,463 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible join slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,976 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 67,056 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,227 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,031 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 63,294 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,513 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 55,856 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 55,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,124 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 22 Feb 2011 53,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 15 Feb 2010 48,792 miles

rear number plate poor

Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,814 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 1,224 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,787 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,463 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 KTP is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KTP, 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 KTP is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 February 1999.

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