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RIL 1869

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,522 mi
Last recorded69,522 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 1869
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 69,522 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic sill covers are fitted

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 69,522 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Plastic sill covers are fitted

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

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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RIL 1869 is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RIL 1869, 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 RIL 1869 registered?

RIL 1869 is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is RIL 1869 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 1869 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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