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S149 MCW

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,999 mi
Last recorded133,999 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 MCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 133,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 130,177 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 118,935 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

anti slip slightly worn

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

brake pipes covered by substance unable to check properley

coil springs corroded

drivers belt frayed slightly

drivers outer handle sticking slightly

exhaust shield insecure

front exhaust cover broken

front number plate faded slightly

oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2010 118,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

anti slip worn slightly

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

coil springs corroded

drivers door handle slightly sticking

drivers eat belt frayed slightly

exhaust heat shield insecure

front exhaust cover broken

front plate faded slightly

offside rear bearing has slight play

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2008 112,717 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 107,262 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 95,636 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 79,725 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 MCW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green 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 S149 MCW, 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 S149 MCW registered?

S149 MCW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S149 MCW safe to buy?

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