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S152 LJW

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,135 mi
Last recorded120,135 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 LJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 120,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust hanger rusted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 113,705 miles

All metal brake pipes and flexy hose ferules show some corrossion

Both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 17 Jun 2014 108,427 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 101,084 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 101,084 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 96,583 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,993 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,860 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s head light focus is very poor

panel damage

rear shock absorber mountings are rusted

sill covers are fitted

wheel trim damage

Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,595 miles

wheel trims are damaged

exhaust is rusted and weak

front tyre wear is uneven

o/s head light lens is crazed

panel damage

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,558 miles

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

covers fitted over the sills

panel damage

rear wiper rubber is split

wheel trims are damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2007 67,367 miles

panel damage n/s

Pass 22 Jun 2006 60,599 miles

n/s front tyre outer side wall is cut

n/s rear tyre is worn to the legal limit

panel damage n/s

sill covers are fitted

tyres are perished

wheel trims are damaged

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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S152 LJW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S152 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 S152 LJW registered?

S152 LJW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S152 LJW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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