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S139 LJW

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,616 mi
Last recorded88,616 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 LJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 88,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 34,716 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 80,987 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 78,550 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 74,366 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 70,526 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 70,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 10 May 2008 64,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 58,224 miles

reg plate damaged but not r.f.r

Pass 13 Mar 2006 50,128 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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S139 LJW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 S139 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.

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What year was S139 LJW registered?

S139 LJW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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