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S112 CPP

1998 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,701 mi
Last recorded127,701 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 CPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 127,701 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 127,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 123,235 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 123,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 116,585 miles

o,s and n,s head light poor con.

Fail 29 Sep 2014 116,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o,s and n,s head light poor con.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 108,226 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 99,775 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 99,775 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,928 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 91,928 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 84,722 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,722 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 77,705 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 77,705 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nms front tyre side wallrubber cut

Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,138 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 58,705 miles

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

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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S112 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S112 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S112 CPP registered?

S112 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S112 CPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S112 CPP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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