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S122 CPP

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,277 mi
Last recorded80,277 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS122 CPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 80,277 miles

all bvrake pipes surface corroded

front and rear subframes surface corroded

fuel filler neck surface corroded

inner sills corroded

rear springs surface corroded

sill covers fitted, visual inspection impaired

Pass 21 Nov 2013 72,461 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,257 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,587 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 59,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,149 miles

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly dirty

(8.2.3)The windscreen washers are operating with low fluid pressure

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Fail 16 Nov 2010 56,149 miles

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

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside lower outer sills have protective covers fitted

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly dirty

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer has a small hole present

(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer has a slight leak of gasses

(8.2.3)The windscreen washers are operating with low fluid pressure

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 26 Nov 2009 54,476 miles

(1.2.4b)The offside driving dipped beam is not in good working order but not adversley affecting the headlamp aim

(3.1.6b)The parking brake working travel indicates that adjustments may soon be required

(6.3.1d)The rear number plate is slightly dirty in appearance

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is splitting

Pass 25 Nov 2008 52,547 miles

(3.5.1h)The front service brakes discs faces are slightly worn

(3.7A.5c/6)The rear service brakes performance rate of change throughout the operating range are approximately 040Kgf indifferent

Fail 29 Nov 2007 50,681 miles

(8.2.3)"one of Two" offside windscreen washers jets does not provide any liquid to clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,681 miles

(8.2.3)"one of Two" offside windscreen washers jets does not provide any liquid to clear the windscreen in conjunction with the wiper blade

Fail 27 Nov 2006 48,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,506 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 46,503 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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S122 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S122 CPP, 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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S122 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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