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S118 LJW

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,023 mi
Last recorded119,023 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 LJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 119,023 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight blow from cenytre exhaust

Pass 23 Apr 2008 113,246 miles

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

stone chips in windscreen

unevern wear on n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 May 2007 103,385 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 103,381 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 82,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 82,951 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 76,095 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 760,933 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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S118 LJW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S118 LJW, 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 S118 LJW registered?

S118 LJW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S118 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 LJW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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