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S152 AFC

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

110,666 mi
Last recorded110,666 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 AFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 110,666 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 110,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 108,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 108,126 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 108,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 105,355 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2022 105,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 103,099 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 103,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 100,550 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 100,550 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 97,438 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 97,438 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,541 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 93,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,456 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 90,456 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear ends of n/s & o/s front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s & o/s (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,094 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 88,094 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,855 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 83,785 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,953 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,410 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,965 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 74,965 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 71,873 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 69,159 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 69,128 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 65,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 58,716 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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S152 AFC is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 S152 AFC, 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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S152 AFC is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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