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S141 CAV

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,986 mi
Last recorded137,986 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 CAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 137,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 126,585 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 126,538 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 126,074 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 110,108 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear backplate damp

nearside rear trailng arm front bush worn

Fail 15 Feb 2012 110,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear backplate damp

Pass 4 Feb 2011 90,675 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 90,673 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyre treads worn on both edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre +worn close to limit

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim dented slightly

Offside headlamp top mount broken

Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,113 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 67,166 miles

Both number plates starting to separate slightly

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 57,157 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 57,148 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2007 56,875 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 48,654 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 48,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S141 CAV is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S141 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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S141 CAV is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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