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S152 CPP

1998 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

63,542 mi
Last recorded63,542 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 CPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 63,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

all steering & suspension components corroded

rear brakes have slight bind

Fail 2 Nov 2019 63,520 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

all steering & suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2018 62,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

Nearside Rear wheel binding

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all steering & suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,934 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn inner edging

Nearside Rear slight wheel bind

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

Offside Front close to legal limit and heavily worn inner edging advise replacement asap 185/65 14 h

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all steering and suspension components corroded

covers & shields fitted

front wipers smeary

Fail 28 Oct 2017 60,905 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn inner edging

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

Offside Front close to legal limit and heavily worn inner edging advise replacement asap 185/65 14 h

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all steering and suspension components corroded

covers & shields fitted

front wipers smeary

Pass 29 Oct 2016 59,394 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion underneath car

Pass 31 Oct 2015 57,499 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light surface corrosion underneath car

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 57,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow chalk (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light surface corrosion underneath car

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,757 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 54,749 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 50,888 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 50,888 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,707 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 46,856 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 44,579 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 44,574 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamps deteriorated.pattern weak

o/s wiper slightly split

Pass 31 Oct 2009 42,647 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2009 42,647 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,972 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 40,972 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 39,234 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 39,214 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 37,918 miles

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

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 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CPP, 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 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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