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FJZ 6747

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,978 mi
Last recorded111,978 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 6747
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 111,978 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 96,561 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 85,931 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 77,922 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 77,922 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 68,973 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 68,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,804 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,537 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,967 miles

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

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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FJZ 6747 is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJZ 6747, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJZ 6747 registered?

FJZ 6747 is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is FJZ 6747 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJZ 6747 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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