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S146 KPR

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,461 mi
Last recorded81,461 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 KPR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,461 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 81,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 71,953 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,733 miles

as listed on first mot

Fail 20 Feb 2008 63,761 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2007 52,974 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,963 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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S146 KPR is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S146 KPR, 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 S146 KPR registered?

S146 KPR is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S146 KPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S146 KPR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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