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S158 LJW

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,027 mi
Last recorded94,027 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 LJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,507 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,317 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,805 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 43,599 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 33,551 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 33,465 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 29,898 miles

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

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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S158 LJW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S158 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 S158 LJW registered?

S158 LJW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S158 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S158 LJW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S158 LJW have outstanding finance?

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