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S109 CPP

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,992 mi
Last recorded54,992 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS109 CPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 54,992 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,954 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2008 43,857 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre wos flat

Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,088 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 35,865 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

advise emissions just met?

Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,149 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 99,386 miles

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

front side lights poor condition †

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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S109 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S109 CPP, 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 S109 CPP registered?

S109 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S109 CPP safe to buy?

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