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G3 HPR

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,214 mi
Last recorded117,214 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 HPR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 117,214 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 107,960 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2010 105,602 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded slightly.

rear number plate soiled slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2009 102,215 miles

rear number plate soiled slightly {recommend replacement.}

Fail 25 Nov 2009 102,715 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear number plate soiled slightly {recommend replacement.}

Fail 2 Nov 2007 102,213 miles

1 rear number plate digits soiled slightly recommend replacement.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 102,213 miles

1 rear number plate digits soiled slightly recommend replacement.

Fail 14 Mar 2006 93,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 93,132 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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G3 HPR is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G3 HPR, 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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What year was G3 HPR registered?

G3 HPR is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is G3 HPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 HPR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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