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S138 CAV

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,679 mi
Last recorded131,679 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 CAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 131,679 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 121,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 112,323 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 103,167 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 103,167 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 91,455 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 85,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 81,620 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 81,620 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 72,633 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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S138 CAV is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S138 CAV, 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 S138 CAV registered?

S138 CAV is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S138 CAV safe to buy?

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