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S117 SCF

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,051 mi
Last recorded91,051 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 SCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 91,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Interior mirror missing

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Oct 2015 91,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Interior mirror missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,818 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 74,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front coil springs rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2011 67,371 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 67,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,288 miles

Grease leaking out of nearside front bottom ball joint.

Nearside front drop link deteriorated and rubber boots perished.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,491 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 47,527 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 47,527 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,275 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers not clearing screen

Pass 21 Dec 2006 33,142 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 30,389 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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S117 SCF is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S117 SCF, 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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S117 SCF is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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