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J888 MMH

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,327 mi
Last recorded95,327 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 MMH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2012 95,327 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

clutch starting to slip

passengers side tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,327 miles

clutch starting to slip

passengers side tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,355 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 88,564 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 88,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,067 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 85,067 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 80,356 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 74,550 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 74,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 70,199 miles

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

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

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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J888 MMH is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J888 MMH, 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 J888 MMH registered?

J888 MMH is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J888 MMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 MMH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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