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S108 RLK

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,814 mi
Last recorded105,814 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 RLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 105,814 miles

N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5/3MM - N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE 2/3MM !

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3/4MM AND BALDING EDGES !

both rear coil springs corroded/peeling - slight play o/s/f outer track rod end

some corrosion/peeling both front coil springs - engine oil leak

some corrosion/pitting both rear brake pipes to flexy hoses !

Fail 19 Jul 2016 105,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185/65/14 - (185/60/14) (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5/3MM - N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE 2/3MM !

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 3/4MM AND BALDING EDGES !

both rear coil springs corroded/peeling - slight play o/s/f outer track rod end

some corrosion/peeling both front coil springs - engine oil leak

some corrosion/pitting both rear brake pipes to flexy hoses !

Fail 13 Jul 2015 99,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear coil springs corroded/peeling = O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5MM = N/S/R TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 3/4MM = n/s/f tyre aprx 5mm and wear on edges

rear reg plate start to delaminate = child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat/belt = some corrosion/peeling both front coil springs = engine oil leak = some corrosion/pitting o/s/r brake pipe to flexy

Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,943 miles

both rear coil springs corroded/peeling = O/S/R TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2.5MM = N/S/R TYRE COMING CLOSE APRX 3/4MM = n/s/f tyre aprx 5mm and wear on edges

rear reg plate start to delaminate = child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat/belt = some corrosion/peeling both front coil springs = engine oil leak = some corrosion/pitting o/s/r brake pipe to flexy

Pass 18 Jul 2014 121,510 miles

both rear tyres coming close to limit aprx 3mm = n/s/r tyre punctured/flat

reverse light inop = some corrosion/peeling both front coil springs = engine oil leaks = both rear coil springs corroded/peeling =

Fail 16 Jul 2014 121,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres coming close to limit aprx 3mm = n/s/r tyre punctured/flat

reverse light inop = some corrosion/peeling both front coil springs = engine oil leaks = both rear coil springs corroded/peeling =

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,961 miles

both front suspension coil springs corroded/peeling = N/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT APRX 2MM ADVISE CHANGE = some play n/s/f anti roll bar linkage = both rear suspension coil springs corroded/peeling

Pass 19 Jul 2012 83,222 miles

both rear tyres aprx 2.5/3mm = both front tyre aprx 2.5/3mm = fuel filler neck corroded/peel = both rear suspension coil springs corroded/peeling

Fail 19 Jul 2012 83,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres aprx 2.5/3mm = both front tyre aprx 2.5/3mm = fuel filler neck corroded/peel = both rear suspension coil springs corroded/peeling

Pass 9 Jul 2011 78,304 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 78,304 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 67,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 67,623 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,929 miles

N/S inner cv boot has slight leak of grease.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,232 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 57,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dampness around power steering pump

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 10 Nov 2006 52,061 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 44,974 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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S108 RLK is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S108 RLK, 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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S108 RLK is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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