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S11 DMG

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,448 mi
Last recorded109,448 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 DMG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 109,448 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 106,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 103,841 miles

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

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

nail offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2015 103,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nail offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre deteriorated

wheel bearing noisey

Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,654 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 97,091 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 97,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 96,318 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front headlamps deteriorated

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise when there spun.

o/s front washer poor

Pass 30 Mar 2010 95,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 85,788 miles

headlamp aim slightly fuzzy

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 30 Mar 2009 85,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

headlamp aim slightly fuzzy

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 21 Feb 2008 69,553 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 69,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 50,221 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 38,033 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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S11 DMG is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S11 DMG, 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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S11 DMG is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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