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S143 POV

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,119 mi
Last recorded49,119 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 POV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 49,119 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 49,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,081 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 48,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 48,028 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 48,028 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,910 miles

number plates deteriorated

small split to OSF roll bar link boot

some damage to tyre walls

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,354 miles

front and reg plates starting to seperate

rear wiperblede u/s

slight cut and screw in offside rear tyre tread.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 44,806 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 44,806 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,391 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 42,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 40,770 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 39,285 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 37,300 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 35,105 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,905 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 30,585 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 28,112 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 POV is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 POV, 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 S143 POV registered?

S143 POV is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S143 POV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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