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S116 JKH

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,214 mi
Last recorded163,214 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 JKH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2011 163,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 May 2011 163,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 157,078 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 157,078 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 142,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 131,231 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

grinding noise from n/s/r brake

Fail 11 Oct 2007 131,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

grinding noise from n/s/r brake

Pass 10 Aug 2006 116,332 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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S116 JKH is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S116 JKH, 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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S116 JKH is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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