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P5 SLG

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,658 mi
Last recorded124,658 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 SLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 124,658 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 118,596 miles

brake pipes corrosion

front damage

headlights

Pass 21 Oct 2008 106,811 miles

front brake discs worn

power steering noise

Pass 12 Nov 2007 100,729 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2007 100,729 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2006 87,159 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P5 SLG is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P5 SLG, 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 P5 SLG registered?

P5 SLG is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is P5 SLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 SLG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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