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S172 SNK

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,120 mi
Last recorded99,120 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS172 SNK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 99,120 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 99,120 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 91,966 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 85,955 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,511 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,484 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 68,733 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 67,440 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2007
Pass 19 Oct 2006 56,871 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 56,871 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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S172 SNK is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S172 SNK, 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 S172 SNK registered?

S172 SNK is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S172 SNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S172 SNK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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