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S154 SWJ

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,735 mi
Last recorded114,735 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 SWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 114,735 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 114,718 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 97,505 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2014 88,074 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

exhaust rear box in poorish cond

Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,105 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,577 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 67,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

crack on o/s mirror glass not affecting veiw

small dent on f/bumper

Fail 15 Feb 2010 67,696 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

crack on o/s mirror glass not affecting veiw

small dent on f/bumper

Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

crack on o/s mirror not affecting the rear veiw

small dent on f/bumper

Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,685 miles

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

Unable to check both outer rear seat beltsin the rear due to child seats

Pass 28 Feb 2007 53,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,964 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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S154 SWJ is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S154 SWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S154 SWJ registered?

S154 SWJ is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is S154 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S154 SWJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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