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S108 JFH

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,886 mi
Last recorded141,886 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 JFH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 141,886 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2016 141,886 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 136,026 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear arms - front bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler pipes corroded

windscreen damaged - nearside edge

Fail 11 Dec 2015 136,026 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear arms - front bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler pipes corroded

windscreen damaged - nearside edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 130,034 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 116,420 miles

195/60 x 15 Offside front worn HEAVILY inner edge, almost to failure point. Repacement required. Recommend tracking.

Corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Fail 26 Nov 2013 116,420 miles

195/60 x 15 Offside front worn HEAVILY inner edge, almost to failure point. Repacement required. Recommend tracking.

Corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 124,471 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel filler neck rusty

n/s/f tyre sidewall has slight damage

o/s/r number plate light dim

Fail 22 Nov 2012 112,343 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

fuel filler neck rusty

n/s/f tyre sidewall has slight damage

o/s/r number plate light dim

Fail 21 Nov 2012 112,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 105,942 miles

offside lower swivel gaiter split.

parking brake lever travel needs attention.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 99,574 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front CV boot has a small hole

Pass 15 Dec 2009 92,488 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

corrosion thougth out rear suspension

nearside headlamp becoming dim

Pass 12 Dec 2008 88,460 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2008 88,460 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2008 124,475 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 124,475 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 114,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2007 114,676 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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S108 JFH is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S108 JFH, 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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S108 JFH is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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