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S106 SCF

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,519 mi
Last recorded122,519 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS106 SCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 122,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlamp tilt inoperative - partial centre brake light

power steering rack damp

wear to front brake discs

Fail 12 Dec 2012 122,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlamp tilt inoperative - partial centre brake light

power steering rack damp

wear to front brake discs

Fail 7 Jan 2012 118,654 miles

Advise.power steering rack damp.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 118,654 miles

Advise.power steering rack damp.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 115,066 miles

Advise.n\s\f headlamp deteriating,front number plate deteriating.handbrake travel high.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 111,116 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 101,369 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 90,894 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 90,894 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 78,995 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 78,995 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 67,046 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 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 66.7%.

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 S106 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 S106 SCF registered?

S106 SCF is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S106 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S106 SCF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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