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S154 JTH

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,721 mi
Last recorded123,721 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 JTH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 123,721 miles

body work damage to front of vehicle

both rear tyres perished

fuel tank filler pipes heavily corroded

nearside font tyre worn on inner edge, 175/65/14

offside wing mirror repaired with tape

Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,294 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet very stiff to open and close due to impact damage

both rear tyres sightly perished

fuel tank filler pipes heavily corroded

impact damage to front of vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2016 116,294 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres sightly perished

fuel tank filler pipes heavily corroded

impact damage to front of vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2015 108,983 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper split and slightly smearing screen

tested in wet conditions

Fail 6 Oct 2014 104,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 104,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,640 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 98,640 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 94,154 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 94,154 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 90,274 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 90,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2010 86,924 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread and cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2010 86,924 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread nearside rear tyre on 3mm tread and cracking

Fail 5 Oct 2009 82,579 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,579 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2009 77,943 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 77,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 72,041 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 67,288 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 63,140 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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S154 JTH is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S154 JTH, 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 S154 JTH registered?

S154 JTH is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S154 JTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S154 JTH shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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