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S141 MGB

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,250 mi
Last recorded64,250 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 MGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 64,250 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 2 x rear (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

both front headlamps detereiorated

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1i)

front and rear subframes and all suspension components heavily corroded

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,238 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 53,210 miles

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

Nearside outer sill covered not able to inspect sill

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

Offside outer sill covered not able to inspect sill

Fail 11 Sep 2015 53,210 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill covered not able to inspect sill

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

Offside outer sill covered not able to inspect sill

Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,370 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 40,254 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,083 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,686 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 31,300 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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S141 MGB is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MGB, 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 MGB is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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