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S146 SWJ

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,372 mi
Last recorded118,372 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 SWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 118,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

slight dampness round power steering pump

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 10 Aug 2015 118,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on engine

slight dampness round power steering pump

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 117,670 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 117,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 114,558 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Slight blow on centre exhaust silencer. 3. Slight play at top steering wheel.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 114,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Slight blow on centre exhaust silencer. 3. Slight play at top steering wheel.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 107,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 104,801 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 99,140 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 99,140 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 92,459 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 88,187 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 81,703 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 81,703 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 75,962 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 75,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2005 72,687 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 SWJ is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S146 SWJ, 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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S146 SWJ is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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