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S115 TUJ

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,299 mi
Last recorded97,299 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 TUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,299 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 97,299 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,170 miles

advanced corrosion o/s and n/s rear poter metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,033 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2011 84,945 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 84,943 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,911 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 81,909 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 77,739 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 77,739 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,285 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r+o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,860 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 63,975 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 63,975 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)

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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S115 TUJ is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S115 TUJ, 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 S115 TUJ registered?

S115 TUJ is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S115 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S115 TUJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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