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S128 JDM

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

125,474 mi
Last recorded125,474 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 JDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2015 125,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested

Fuel filler pipes corroding

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 120,319 miles

195/50/15 tyres on font axle 195/60/15 tyres on rear axle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 120,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

195/50/15 tyres on font axle 195/60/15 tyres on rear axle

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 117,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front tyres 195 50 15 rear tyres 195 60 15

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel pipes corroded

nearside door mirror slighty loose

Fail 7 Oct 2013 117,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front tyres 195 50 15 rear tyres 195 60 15

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel pipes corroded

nearside door mirror slighty loose

Pass 11 Jul 2012 104,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mixed tyre size 195x50 15 front 195x60 15 rear

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 104,625 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mixed tyre size 195x50 15 front 195x60 15 rear

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Travel on parking brake

Pass 29 Jul 2011 94,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipes corroded

off side door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2011 94,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipes corroded

off side door mirror cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,031 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 85,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 76,839 miles

Off side and near side tyres worn on edge

Fail 30 Jul 2009 76,801 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side and near side tyres worn on edge

Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 67,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,190 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 59,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,771 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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S128 JDM is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S128 JDM, 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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S128 JDM is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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