MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise clutch pedal very high suggesting wear
advise steering heavy
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both front wheel trims missing
vacume leal from inlet manifold
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both front wheel trims missing
vacume leal from inlet manifold
brake fluid level low
coolent level low at the time of test (toped up with water)
exhaust cat heat sheld front mountings broken
front brake pads appear to be worn low
slight coolent loss found at the top radiator hose
the o/s front brake pads would appear to have got very hot at some time
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake fluid level low
coolent level low at the time of test (toped up with water)
exhaust cat heat sheld front mountings broken
front brake pads appear to be worn low
slight coolent loss found at the top radiator hose
the o/s front brake pads would appear to have got very hot at some time
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S148 SCF is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 S148 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 S148 SCF registered?
S148 SCF is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 1998.
Is S148 SCF safe to buy?
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