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S113 UCR

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,349 mi
Last recorded57,349 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 UCR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 57,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,955 miles

nearside wiperblade split

Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiperblade split

Fail 14 Mar 2007 44,162 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,162 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,914 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 37,482 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2005 37,482 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UCR is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S113 UCR, 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 S113 UCR registered?

S113 UCR is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S113 UCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S113 UCR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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