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S157 OGT

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,484 mi
Last recorded126,484 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 OGT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 126,484 miles

Both front tyres perished

Exhaust system corroded

Front d bushes perished

Front discs corroded and worn

Front headlights discoloured

Front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Offside front balljoint cover deteriorated

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Rear arb link bushes perished

Rear plate deteriorated

Rear springs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Steering rack slight misting of oil

Pass 4 May 2016 113,983 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 113,982 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 109,433 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 102,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre slight damage.

Pass 13 May 2013 95,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,910 miles

head lamp light output reduced

Pass 9 May 2011 84,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 78,748 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 May 2010 78,748 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2009 72,209 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 65,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 59,318 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2006 54,412 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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S157 OGT is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S157 OGT, 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 S157 OGT registered?

S157 OGT is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S157 OGT safe to buy?

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