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S119 TPW

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,149 mi
Last recorded92,149 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 TPW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 92,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 88,704 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,912 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,235 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,965 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 58,395 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 58,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,120 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 52,094 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 35,089 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,408 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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S119 TPW is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S119 TPW, 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 S119 TPW registered?

S119 TPW is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S119 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S119 TPW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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