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S106 APP

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,605 mi
Last recorded169,605 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 APP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2016 169,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.76 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3.84% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 486ppm (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust mountings x2 broken

Pass 3 Nov 2015 163,933 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 163,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 153,584 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 139,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 139,150 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 127,287 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 115,575 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 115,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 105,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 98,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 98,423 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 95,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

number plate lights rear output poor

Pass 12 Apr 2007 95,020 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

number plate lights rear output poor

Pass 13 Apr 2006 90,959 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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S106 APP is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S106 APP, 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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S106 APP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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