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S134 SWJ

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,571 mi
Last recorded93,571 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,571 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 93,564 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,415 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,994 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriorated

rear suspension has slight corrosion in general

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,462 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Fuel filler neck corroded

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 73,683 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel filler neck becoming corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,285 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 71,285 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 67,321 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 67,321 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,996 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,463 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 53,656 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 53,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 49,460 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant leaking

oil leak

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 SWJ is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S134 SWJ, 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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What year was S134 SWJ registered?

S134 SWJ is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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