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J5 TKP

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,433 mi
Last recorded108,433 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 TKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 108,433 miles

Airbag light on

O/S door mirror slight damage

Fail 27 Feb 2010 108,348 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON AND AIR BAG HAS GONE OFF

OFFSIDE MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 106,587 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 106,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 103,617 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 103,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

drivers airbag deployed and taped up

front number plate starting to fade

o/s/f headlamp mounting cracked not insecure

power steering belt starting to perish

slight damage to o/s/f chassis, not effecting steering or braking

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Sep 2006 98,121 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 98,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2005 95,471 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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J5 TKP is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 J5 TKP, 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 J5 TKP registered?

J5 TKP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J5 TKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 TKP 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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