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S143 MGB

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,529 mi
Last recorded110,529 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 MGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2012 110,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2012 110,529 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general under body corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,447 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 101,447 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

general under body corrosion

offside hand and foot brake low effort

Pass 9 Dec 2010 92,593 miles

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

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

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

both headlamps poor image

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 9 Dec 2010 92,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps poor image

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,161 miles

airbag warning lamp illuminated

battery insecure

both rear trailing arms bushes bonding deteriorated

fuel filler neck corroded

o/s/f ball joint rubber split

por images on both headlights

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear washer inoperative

slight play n/s track rod end

slight play o/s/f link rod

Fail 20 Nov 2009 79,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

battery insecure

both rear trailing arms bushes bonding deteriorated

fuel filler neck corroded

o/s/f ball joint rubber split

por images on both headlights

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear washer inoperative

slight play n/s track rod end

slight play o/s/f link rod

Pass 17 Dec 2008 74,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 72,422 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 68,240 miles

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

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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S143 MGB 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 S143 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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S143 MGB is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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