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S134 LJW

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,448 mi
Last recorded130,448 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 LJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 130,448 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 127,152 miles

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

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

filler pipe rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2012 126,612 miles

ENGINE BREATHER HOSE DETERIORATED

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP UNIT DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK DUST COVER DETERIORATING

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

REAR INNER SILLS CORRODING

Pass 13 Jan 2011 125,017 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP UNIT DETERIORATING

SMALL CRACKS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 19 Jan 2010 122,349 miles

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

ENGINE VACUME PIPE DETERIORATING

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 19 Jan 2010 122,349 miles

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

ENGINE VACUME PIPE DETERIORATING

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 119,501 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SMALL CRACKS IN WINDSCREEN

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE FLAT

Fail 8 Jan 2009 119,501 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE FLAT

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SMALL CRACKS IN WINDSCREEN

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 11 Jan 2008 116,962 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Fail 11 Jan 2008 116,962 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 16 Jan 2007 113,518 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 175/70/14T

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SMALL CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 16 Jan 2007 113,518 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW 175/70/14T

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SMALL CRACK IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 13 Jan 2006 114,418 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 175/70/14T

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Fail 13 Jan 2006 114,418 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 175/70/14T

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT

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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S134 LJW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S134 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 S134 LJW registered?

S134 LJW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S134 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S134 LJW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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