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S146 NRA

1998 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,938 mi
Last recorded118,938 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 NRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 118,938 miles

Crack in windscreen but does not adversely affect the drivers view of the road

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 114,730 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 114,730 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 89,169 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 89,169 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 77,013 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 58,018 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,342 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 48,484 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NSR SEAT BELT SO UNABLE TO FULLY CHECH BELT.

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK VERY LOW AND NEED CHECKING AND FRONT DISCS ARE WORN.

Fail 3 Feb 2007 48,484 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NSR SEAT BELT SO UNABLE TO FULLY CHECH BELT.

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK VERY LOW AND NEED CHECKING AND FRONT DISCS ARE WORN.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NRA is a 1998 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S146 NRA registered?

S146 NRA is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S146 NRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S146 NRA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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