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S136 KTP

1998 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,003 mi
Last recorded115,003 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 KTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 115,003 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

gearbox oil leaks

offside mirror glass lose

Fail 25 Nov 2011 115,003 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

gearbox oil leaks

offside mirror glass lose

Pass 15 Sep 2010 98,398 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 95,203 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 95,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front inner wheel cover insicure

this car has had major accident damidge

Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 72,826 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 72,826 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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 KTP is a 1998 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S136 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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S136 KTP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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