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AKZ 9534

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,954 mi
Last recorded97,954 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 9534
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 97,954 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,016 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 88,016 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Flashes when turned on (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Flashes when turned on (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2014 74,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,360 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2012 68,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,871 miles

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

Coil springs corroded

Headlight lenses matted

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 61,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 59,369 miles

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

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2009 59,292 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,898 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 56,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,068 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 51,499 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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AKZ 9534 is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 89,808 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 AKZ 9534, 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 28 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AKZ 9534 is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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