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S132 CHJ

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,833 mi
Last recorded81,833 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS132 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 81,833 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 74,373 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 74,373 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

coolant level low

high biting point on clutch and starting to slip

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 22 May 2012 69,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs starting to wear thin and rusting

front pads starting to wear low

slight knock and play in steering

slight play in anti roll bar bushes

Pass 25 May 2011 66,738 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 59,934 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 54,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,979 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 39,632 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 33,254 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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S132 CHJ is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 S132 CHJ, 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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What year was S132 CHJ registered?

S132 CHJ is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S132 CHJ safe to buy?

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