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S134 KTP

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,340 mi
Last recorded95,340 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 KTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,340 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front brake discs wearing

fuel filler pipes becoming heavily corroded

fuel tank support straps corroding

plastic outer sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Fail 16 Aug 2011 95,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front brake discs wearing

fuel filler pipes becoming heavily corroded

fuel tank support straps corroding

plastic outer sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

windscreen chipped outside the swept area

Pass 3 Aug 2010 91,526 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 91,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both Raer Suspension Coil Springs Rusting

Centre EXhaust Outer Skin Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

Engine oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusting

Fuelo Filler Pipes Rusting

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm And Has Nail In Tread (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Outer Edge

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Slight Play In Offside Rear Wheel Bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2009 82,197 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,053 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 60,058 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 60,058 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 55,722 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2006 55,722 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2005 48,737 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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S134 KTP is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S134 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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S134 KTP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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