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S149 UDP

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,332 mi
Last recorded123,332 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 UDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 123,332 miles

all coil springs corroded

battery loose

n/s number plate bulb dim

oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 21 Dec 2015 123,322 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack end

all coil springs corroded

battery loose

n/s number plate bulb dim

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2015 117,410 miles

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

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

all coil springs corroded

coolant level low

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 117,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

all coil springs corroded

coolant level low

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 113,592 miles

front exhaust flexi weak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 113,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust flexi weak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 107,378 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 107,378 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 101,019 miles

child seat fitted

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

oil leak

poor headlight pattern

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,445 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 97,445 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 95,552 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 94,955 miles

drivers mirror repaired with tape

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Jan 2009 94,955 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers mirror repaired with tape

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jan 2008 94,145 miles

backbox heavily corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2007 91,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 85,297 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 85,297 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S149 UDP is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S149 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

S149 UDP is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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