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S116 JLO

1998 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,253 mi
Last recorded56,253 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 JLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2016 56,253 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,852 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front seat belt locking mechanism casing deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,545 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 43,706 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,234 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 33,924 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 30,190 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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S116 JLO is a 1998 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S116 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 S116 JLO registered?

S116 JLO is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S116 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S116 JLO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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