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S107 OAM

1998 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,285 mi
Last recorded142,285 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS107 OAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 142,285 miles

CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME X SPRINGS X SUSPENSION UNITS / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / FUEL FILER PIPES CORRODING / SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE

SILL X WHEEL COVERS FITTED / HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / CORROSION ON O/S/F X BOTH REAR SMALL BRAKE PIPES / O/S/F TYRE 2.4MM / N/S/F TYRE 2MM / O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT 1.6MM /

Fail 4 Nov 2014 142,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME X SPRINGS X SUSPENSION UNITS / SLIGHT OIL LEAK / FUEL FILER PIPES CORRODING / SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SILL X WHEEL COVERS FITTED / HEAT SHEILD LOOSE / CORROSION ON O/S/F X BOTH REAR SMALL BRAKE PIPES / O/S/F TYRE 2.4MM / N/S/F TYRE 2MM / O/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT 1.6MM /

Pass 7 Nov 2013 132,971 miles

REAR HEAT SHEILD LOSSE / CORROSION ON O/S/F X REAR COIL SPRINGS / N/S/R TYE 3MM / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BEARING / CORROSION ON FRONT X REAR BRAKE PIPES / CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME X SUSPENSION UNITS

SLIGHT WEAR ON O/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE / SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST JOINT

Fail 7 Nov 2013 132,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

REAR HEAT SHEILD LOSSE / CORROSION ON O/S/F X REAR COIL SPRINGS / N/S/R TYE 3MM / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BEARING / CORROSION ON FRONT X REAR BRAKE PIPES / CORROSION ON REAR SUBFRAME X SUSPENSION UNITS

SLIGHT WEAR ON O/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE / SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST JOINT

Pass 7 Nov 2012 123,971 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 123,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 111,404 miles

headlight lenses poor condition

Pass 30 Oct 2010 100,884 miles

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

parking brake cables not secure in back plate of drums

Fail 30 Oct 2010 100,884 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

parking brake cables not secure in back plate of drums

Pass 5 Nov 2009 92,196 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 88,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 79,019 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 75,292 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 70,904 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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S107 OAM is a 1998 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S107 OAM, 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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S107 OAM is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 December 1998.

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