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S195 CHJ

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,731 mi
Last recorded137,731 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2016 137,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 125,744 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 125,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 115,300 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Winter tyre fitted to nearside front

Fail 22 Jan 2014 115,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

winter tyre fitted to nearside front

Pass 10 Jan 2013 110,109 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 106,689 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 103,106 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Front Pads Low

Nearside Rear Bearing Slightly Noisy

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 99,903 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 99,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 94,997 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 89,838 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 88,490 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 80,226 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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S195 CHJ is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S195 CHJ, 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 S195 CHJ registered?

S195 CHJ is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S195 CHJ safe to buy?

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