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S148 AUY

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,954 mi
Last recorded139,954 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 AUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2012 139,954 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

crack on sceen not in wiper area

nearside rear tyre on legle tread depth limt recomend replacment

Pass 24 Jan 2011 128,206 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both head lamp damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2010 116,032 miles

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

inner rim distortion noted nsr and nsf wheels

Pass 29 Jan 2009 106,193 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 105,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

tread runout noted nsr tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2008 93,278 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 84,067 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 73,380 miles

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

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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S148 AUY is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S148 AUY, 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 S148 AUY registered?

S148 AUY is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S148 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S148 AUY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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