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S121 LJF

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

204,224 mi
Last recorded204,224 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 LJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2011 204,224 miles

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

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

near side rear wheel arch corroded

oil level on minimum

Pass 28 Dec 2011 204,224 miles

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

near side rear wheel arch corroded

oil level on minimum

Fail 31 Dec 2010 190,585 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

hand brake req att soon

Pass 31 Dec 2010 190,585 miles

4 hub caps fitted

corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

hand brake req att soon

Pass 6 Jan 2010 180,761 miles

4 hub caps fitted

corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

Fail 6 Jan 2010 180,761 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

Pass 17 Jan 2009 166,852 miles

4 hub caps fitted

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 166,852 miles

4 hub caps fitted

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 148,255 miles

4 hub caps fitted

front tyres getting low

Fail 12 Jan 2008 148,255 miles

4 hub caps fitted

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front tyres getting low

Pass 19 Jan 2007 127,991 miles

exhaust noisy

Pass 12 Jan 2006 106,378 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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S121 LJF is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S121 LJF, 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

How do I check the history of S121 LJF?

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What year was S121 LJF registered?

S121 LJF is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S121 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S121 LJF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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