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S145 SCF

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,572 mi
Last recorded106,572 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 SCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 106,572 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

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

Offside door mirror casing is damaged.

Offside front headlamp will need attention soon.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 106,563 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

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

Offside door mirror casing is damaged.

Offside front headlamp will need attention soon.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 104,731 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear suspension beam is corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 101,319 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 98,717 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 87,608 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 80,455 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 28 Jun 2005 68,743 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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S145 SCF is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S145 SCF, 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 S145 SCF registered?

S145 SCF is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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