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S156 CPP

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

116,181 mi
Last recorded116,181 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 CPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2009 116,181 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 110,430 miles

All replacement brake pipes poorly routed & secured..on pass limit..

Both rear trailing arm-front bushes seperating from bonding..

Centre & rear exhaust heat-shields insecure..

Front & rear brakes on ballance limit..

Front No plate detriorating..

Front exhaust C.A.T bracket corroded off..

Handbrake cable clips broken..

Rear bumper damaged at Nearside..

Spare wheel insecure..

Sump pan corroded..

Fail 12 Dec 2008 110,430 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All replacement brake pipes poorly routed & secured..on pass limit..

Both rear trailing arm-front bushes seperating from bonding..

Centre & rear exhaust heat-shields insecure..

Front & rear brakes on ballance limit..

Front No plate detriorating..

Front exhaust C.A.T bracket corroded off..

Handbrake cable clips broken..

Rear bumper damaged at Nearside..

Spare wheel insecure..

Sump pan corroded..

Pass 20 Dec 2007 101,047 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 101,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

main brake pipes rusty

vibration at engine

Pass 15 Dec 2006 90,799 miles

centre silencer heat-shield insecure & fouling exhaust..

oil leak from power steering pump..

Pass 21 Dec 2005 81,062 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 81,062 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 80,866 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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S156 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S156 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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S156 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S156 CPP shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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