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L19 LTN

1996 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests31 (28 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.3%

Mileage

50,260 mi
Last recorded50,260 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 LTN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

28 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 50,260 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 86,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 47,794 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 80,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 47,613 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,483 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 66,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 47,500 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 57,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 46,078 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 49,578 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 45,410 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 44,998 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central rear view mirror insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2019 41,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,416 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 30,585 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 44,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 43,949 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 43,949 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 May 2016 43,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 41,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,066 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,111 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,867 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,847 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,241 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 29,516 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,851 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 22,820 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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L19 LTN is a 1996 Ford Focus in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.3%.

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 L19 LTN, 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 30 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L19 LTN registered?

L19 LTN is a 1996 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for L19 LTN shows 31 tests with a 90.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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