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S160 GPN

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,643 mi
Last recorded82,643 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 GPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 82,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust deteriorated

headlight image deteriorated

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,128 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 78,128 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,746 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f antiroll bar link deteriorated

power steering pump oily

Pass 31 Jul 2010 70,468 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 70,466 miles

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

o/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,853 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 May 2008 60,538 miles

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

front antiroll bar bushes deteriorated

fuel filler corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2007 55,551 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 55,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 49,687 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 49,687 miles

Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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S160 GPN is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S160 GPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S160 GPN registered?

S160 GPN is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S160 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S160 GPN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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