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S145 POV

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

44,289 mi
Last recorded44,289 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 POV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,289 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

anti roll bar links worn

head lamps deteriorated

suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 2 Apr 2013 44,192 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake fluid level low

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,802 miles

front discs rusted

front tyres

wipers

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,512 miles

Brake performance 52%

Front tyres close to limit

Offside front brake disc inner surface rusted

Oil leak from offside front driveshaft seal

Slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 31 Jan 2011 38,505 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake performance 52%

Front tyres close to limit

Offside front brake disc inner surface rusted

Oil leak from offside front driveshaft seal

Slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Dec 2010 38,457 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,198 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 24,110 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,955 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 10,955 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 119,173 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 119,032 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cat in poor condition

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2006 102,333 miles

Exhaust Blowing Slightly At The Front Joints

Handbrake Travel Close To The Maximum

Pass 4 Oct 2005 87,443 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 87,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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S145 POV is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S145 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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S145 POV is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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