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S113 KSB

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,295 mi
Last recorded90,295 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 KSB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,295 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 86,361 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,677 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,963 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,860 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 72,912 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 69,158 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 62,907 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 58,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2006 58,031 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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S113 KSB is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S113 KSB, 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 S113 KSB registered?

S113 KSB is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S113 KSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S113 KSB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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