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S144 CAV

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,228 mi
Last recorded121,228 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 CAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 121,228 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 113,565 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing has a very slight rumble when rotated

Pass 7 Jun 2011 99,517 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,173 miles

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

park brake lever nearing end of travel, advise rectification

Fail 8 Jun 2010 81,171 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

park brake lever nearing end of travel, advise rectification

Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,391 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r, restricting adult seatbelt inspection

park brake lever nearing end of travel, advise clean and adjust

slight lubricant leak from o/s c/v gaiter, strongly advise replacement

temp repair to breather pipe at rear of engine to rectify emission readings

Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,350 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 57,341 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear box insecure at c-clamp

Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,181 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 49,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 41,123 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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S144 CAV is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S144 CAV, 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 S144 CAV registered?

S144 CAV is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S144 CAV safe to buy?

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