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S158 HDM

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,813 mi
Last recorded89,813 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 HDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 89,813 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,796 miles

exhaust condition and slight blowing.

fuel filler neck pipes condition. corrossion.

headlamp lens, condition of glass/plastic

nsf ant -roll bar and link rod slight movement.

rear brake pipes corrosion +above tank?

Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,978 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 47,302 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 47,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,122 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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S158 HDM is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S158 HDM, 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 S158 HDM registered?

S158 HDM is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is S158 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S158 HDM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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