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M800 JAR

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,721 mi
Last recorded122,721 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 JAR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 122,721 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 122,721 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

near side front door and near side rear door dented

Pass 13 Jul 2007 113,567 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 104,138 miles

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

idle erratic

oil dip stick tube insecure

oil filter corroded

oil leak

oil level low

slight chips on windscreen

steering rack area damp

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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M800 JAR is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M800 JAR, 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 M800 JAR registered?

M800 JAR is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M800 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M800 JAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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