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S149 MGB

1998 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,305 mi
Last recorded80,305 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 MGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 80,305 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 80,305 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 72,089 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 71,850 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

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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S149 MGB is a 1998 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S149 MGB, 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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S149 MGB is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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