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S141 EUD

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

171,143 mi
Last recorded171,143 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 EUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 171,143 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 160,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 148,221 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn and fuel filler pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2010 136,050 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 124,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 124,553 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 112,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 101,734 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 89,481 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 77,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 EUD is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S141 EUD, 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 EUD is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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