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S101 SCF

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,535 mi
Last recorded130,535 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS101 SCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 130,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 124,960 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 117,379 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 110,813 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 104,390 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 104,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 97,747 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 89,930 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,389 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 76,429 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 76,429 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 68,487 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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S101 SCF is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S101 SCF, 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 S101 SCF registered?

S101 SCF is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S101 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S101 SCF shows 12 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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