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S104 JLO

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,724 mi
Last recorded169,724 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS104 JLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2011 169,724 miles

both headlight lenses in poor condition boaderline pass

front bumper damaged

off side front brake hose outer casing damaged

slight end play in steering rack

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 24 Sep 2011 169,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both headlight lenses in poor condition boaderline pass

front bumper damaged

off side front brake hose outer casing damaged

slight end play in steering rack

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2010 156,114 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 143,002 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 137,076 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 137,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2007 128,795 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 115,981 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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S104 JLO is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 89,808 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 S104 JLO, 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 28 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 S104 JLO registered?

S104 JLO is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S104 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S104 JLO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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