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S120 RHB

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,693 mi
Last recorded107,693 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 RHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 107,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 91,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 164,529 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 164,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s front c/v gaiter perrishing

Pass 19 Jan 2009 145,852 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 145,852 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 118,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak at rear joint

Pass 5 Dec 2007 118,019 miles

slight leak at rear joint

Pass 6 Dec 2006 104,962 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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S120 RHB is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S120 RHB, 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 RHB is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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