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S174 KPR

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,828 mi
Last recorded91,828 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS174 KPR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 91,828 miles

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

Rear Fuel Filler Pipes Corroded

Rear Rear Subframe corroded

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 89,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in side wall but not showing cords

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in side wall but not showing cords

Fail 11 Sep 2017 89,014 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts in side wall but not showing cords

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cuts in side wall but not showing cords

Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,478 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 84,170 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,042 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 82,402 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 79,822 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 79,822 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2012 77,805 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 75,879 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 75,861 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,393 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 9 Jun 2009 72,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Surface corrosion to fuel filler pipes

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 11 Jun 2008 68,854 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 63,901 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,643 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 48,961 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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S174 KPR is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S174 KPR, 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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S174 KPR is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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