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S108 XET

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

238,931 mi
Last recorded238,931 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 XET
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 238,931 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

front n/plate and headlamp lens deterated

rear fuel filler pipes rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2019 238,931 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

front n/plate and headlamp lens deterated

rear fuel filler pipes rusty

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 215,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle rusty

rear fuel tank pipes rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2017 191,276 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 167,901 miles

fuel neck pipes very rusty

rear axle and springs very rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2016 167,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear mount rusted through (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel neck pipes very rusty

rear axle and springs very rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2015 159,620 miles

rear axle and springs rusty

rear fuel pipes very rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2015 159,586 miles

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

rear axle and springs rusty

rear fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2014 151,405 miles

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

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

o/s front wheel rim damaged

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear fuel pipes rusty

unable to open drivers window

Fail 19 Aug 2014 151,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

o/s front wheel rim damaged

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear fuel pipes rusty

unable to open drivers window

Pass 16 Aug 2013 144,627 miles

rear axle and suspension rusty

rear under side rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2013 144,616 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear axle and suspension rusty

rear under side rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2012 140,554 miles

rear axle rusty

rear under side rusty

Fail 3 Aug 2012 140,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

rear axle rusty

rear end and fuel pipes rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2011 135,731 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 135,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 132,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 132,316 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 129,188 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 127,294 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 127,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 122,377 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 115,121 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 115,105 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XET is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S108 XET, 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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What year was S108 XET registered?

S108 XET is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S108 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for S108 XET shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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