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S144 DAP

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,966 mi
Last recorded112,966 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 DAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 112,966 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n s mirror damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2011 112,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n s mirror damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2010 105,368 miles

beam patterns becoming vague

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 23 Oct 2010 105,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2009 101,071 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 95,834 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 89,756 miles

front/rear tyres different sizes

rear footbrake increasing at different rates...within limits at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2007 85,050 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 74,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake traval high

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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S144 DAP is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S144 DAP, 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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S144 DAP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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