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S120 MGA

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,078 mi
Last recorded127,078 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 MGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 127,078 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 127,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp beam patterns poor

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside lower ball joint dust cover missing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 118,829 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 110,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2007 110,119 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 105,280 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 105,280 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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S120 MGA is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S120 MGA, 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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S120 MGA is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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