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S149 KTP

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,180 mi
Last recorded167,180 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 KTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 167,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear inner front of arch has a hole from corrosion but not affecting vehicle structure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 167,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear inner front of arch has a hole from corrosion but not affecting vehicle structure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 166,997 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1855515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all front lamp lenses meshed over but not affecting light source output

both front wing mirror cases taped up

brake and clutch peddles slightly worn

front side repeater lenses meshed over but not affecting light source output

general under body/under body components corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2018 158,061 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s mirror has had 1st aid repair

vehicle has been lowered

Fail 20 Feb 2018 158,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

o/s mirror has had 1st aid repair

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 18 Feb 2017 149,907 miles

vehicle has been lowered on all four corners.

Fail 18 Feb 2017 149,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

vehicle has been lowered on all four corners.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 142,433 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 138,626 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 132,481 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 127,686 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 123,406 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 117,662 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 110,735 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 103,846 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 97,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 91,971 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 86,501 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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S149 KTP is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S149 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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S149 KTP is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 February 1999.

Is S149 KTP safe to buy?

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