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S117 WTW

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,907 mi
Last recorded184,907 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 WTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 184,907 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 182,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 179,566 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 176,810 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 173,057 miles

Emissions levels high

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front headlamps misted not affecting beam image

Pass 14 Dec 2017 170,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 166,922 miles

both sills slitghtly corroded at back of vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2015 161,455 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 155,092 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 147,776 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 141,366 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Dec 2012 141,349 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Dec 2011 134,357 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 129,426 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 129,403 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 119,456 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

head lamps misted

Pass 9 Dec 2008 111,049 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 110,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 100,258 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 87,251 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 74,944 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 WTW is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WTW, 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 WTW is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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