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S143 WJN

1998 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,876 mi
Last recorded102,876 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 WJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 102,876 miles

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

rear springs corroded

slight exhaust blow centre

Pass 5 Jul 2017 100,609 miles

slight exhaust blow rear box

Fail 4 Jul 2017 100,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

slight exhaust blow rear box

Pass 31 May 2016 96,879 miles

off side rear tyre very low inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,326 miles

front pads on limit

Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,873 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 84,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 79,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,263 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,031 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,977 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 66,213 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 62,647 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 58,280 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 53,481 miles

Exhaust corroded.

NSF tyre tread depth 3mm, tyre out of shape.

OSF tyre tread depth 3mm. †

OSR tyre tread depth 3mm, tyre out of shape.

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 WJN is a 1998 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S143 WJN, 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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What year was S143 WJN registered?

S143 WJN is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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