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S140 CPP

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,600 mi
Last recorded107,600 miles
Recorded on26 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 CPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 May 2012 107,600 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under floor and fuel pipes rusty

Pass 26 May 2012 107,600 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under floor and fuel pipes rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2011 97,935 miles

Oil leak

both front tyre on 2mm

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump rusty and leaking oil and oil level low

front brake disc,s and pads worn

no water in header tank

Fail 4 Jun 2011 97,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both front tyre on 2mm

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sump rusty and leaking oil and oil level low

front brake disc,s and pads worn

no water in header tank

Pass 11 May 2010 86,828 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 85,442 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 85,244 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 May 2008 79,899 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished on outer edges

fuel filler neck rusted

Pass 23 May 2008 79,899 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished on outer edges

fuel filler neck rusted

Pass 25 May 2007 72,406 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/f headlight lens fading

Pass 25 May 2006 65,248 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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S140 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S140 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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S140 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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