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S144 JSM

1998 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,907 mi
Last recorded78,907 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS144 JSM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 78,907 miles

both front headlamps beam patterns just visible

damp noted at power steering pump

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2012 78,907 miles

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

both front headlamps beam patterns just visible

damp noted at power steering pump

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 60,424 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 60,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,994 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,524 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2006 44,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,028 miles

Nearside Rear 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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S144 JSM is a 1998 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JSM, 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 JSM registered?

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

Is S144 JSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S144 JSM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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