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S153 CPP

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,261 mi
Last recorded131,261 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 CPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 131,261 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 127,441 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 122,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 117,902 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 105,836 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 105,829 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 95,583 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 83,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S153 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S153 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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S153 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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