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S138 JDM

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,408 mi
Last recorded63,408 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 JDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 63,408 miles

exhaust down pipe corroded

front brake discs lipped/corroded

front wishbone rear bushes perished

o/s/f tie rod play

oil residue on engine

various under body/suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 63,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust down pipe corroded

front brake discs lipped/corroded

front wishbone rear bushes perished

o/s/f tie rod play

oil residue on engine

various under body/suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 60,579 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 56,314 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 56,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,792 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 51,789 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,932 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,873 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,320 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,293 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,617 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 27,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 24,230 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 21,025 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 17,614 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 13,396 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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S138 JDM 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 77.8%.

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 S138 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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What year was S138 JDM registered?

S138 JDM is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S138 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S138 JDM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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