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S144 ETV

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,692 mi
Last recorded99,692 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 ETV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 99,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 99,680 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 96,692 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 96,692 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 92,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 90,047 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 86,716 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 86,716 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,044 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel filler neck/pipe is corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust section is slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2014 84,044 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filter neck is corroded

rear exhaust section is slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,454 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 78,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 78,447 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,019 miles

Both front tyres are just starting to wear on the inside edges

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 74,019 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres are just starting to wear on the inside edges

Engine management light is on

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 69,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,716 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,881 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 64,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,370 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,231 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,228 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 45,678 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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S144 ETV is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S144 ETV, 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 S144 ETV registered?

S144 ETV is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S144 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S144 ETV shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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