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S136 CPP

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,539 mi
Last recorded138,539 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 CPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 138,539 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 138,463 miles

Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bonnet lock ,cross member split and damaged (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sharp edge on o/s/f wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault dash air bag w/light on , (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 132,814 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 132,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 127,986 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 122,143 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 118,405 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 115,910 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 115,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 100,905 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 87,430 miles

Both number plate lights and o/s headlamp fading-may need replacing soon

Covers around sills and wheel arches prevent complete corrosion check

Pass 17 Jan 2008 82,018 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 82,018 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 77,834 miles

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

vehicle has had underbody damage

Pass 22 Nov 2005 69,838 miles

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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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S136 CPP 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 S136 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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S136 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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