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S121 KTP

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,825 mi
Last recorded134,825 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 KTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 134,825 miles

head lamp covers are not clear

Fail 23 Jul 2013 134,825 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

head lamp covers are not clear

Pass 11 Jul 2012 118,242 miles

near side & off side rear radious bushs are worn

Fail 10 Jul 2012 118,242 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

near side & off side rear radious bushs are worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 104,963 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 104,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 97,097 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 93,116 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 93,116 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 83,715 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2008 88,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Jul 2007 83,713 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 80,028 miles

engine oil level on minimum

offside front brake caliper slider dust cover caps missing

rear wiper torn

Pass 7 Jul 2005 76,333 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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S121 KTP is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S121 KTP, 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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S121 KTP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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