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S150 UPU

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,850 mi
Last recorded110,850 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 UPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 110,850 miles

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

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

cuts to n/s/r tyre

heavy corrosion on all suspension components

some damage to front bumper

Fail 10 Oct 2013 110,803 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both headlamps frosted

cuts to n/s/r tyre

heavy corrosion on all suspension components

some damage to front bumper

Pass 16 Oct 2012 105,997 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 103,793 miles

advancing underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2011 103,793 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advancing underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2010 99,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front headlamps glass deteriorating

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking

Fail 5 Jan 2010 99,064 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both front headlamps glass deteriorating

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2008 95,283 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 90,206 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 84,548 miles

rear box heavly corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 13 Jul 2006 84,548 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear box heavly corroded

stone chips in windscreen

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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S150 UPU is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S150 UPU, 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 S150 UPU registered?

S150 UPU is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S150 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S150 UPU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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