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S128 JTH

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,983 mi
Last recorded156,983 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 JTH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 156,983 miles

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

Front headlamp pattern fading

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 156,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshner (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front headlamp pattern fading

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 142,620 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamps pattern fading

Pass 5 Aug 2013 133,094 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2012 126,772 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 126,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 113,598 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 113,598 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 101,146 miles

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

rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 20 Apr 2010 101,146 miles

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

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

rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,527 miles

front brake discs showing corrosion

rear coil springs rusted

Fail 15 Apr 2009 86,527 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs showing corrosion

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,302 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to bottom right hand cornor of windscreen

Fail 22 Apr 2008 80,302 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to bottom right hand cornor of windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2007 72,437 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 65,602 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 65,278 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 65,278 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JTH is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JTH, 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 JTH is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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