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S139 SBE

1998 Ford Focus

Turquoise Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,007 mi
Last recorded105,007 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 SBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 105,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,900 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,553 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 90,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise chip on inner tyre wall

off side rear tyre x2 nails

off side spot glass cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2010 88,029 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 85,599 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 85,517 miles

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

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

advise top stop light only half lights up

off side front tyre inner wall small flap

Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,741 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 68,587 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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S139 SBE is a 1998 Ford Focus in Turquoise with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S139 SBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S139 SBE registered?

S139 SBE is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S139 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S139 SBE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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