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S175 MFV

1998 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,463 mi
Last recorded90,463 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 MFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,709 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,874 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 69,956 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 61,732 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 54,955 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,606 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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S175 MFV is a 1998 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S175 MFV, 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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What year was S175 MFV registered?

S175 MFV is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S175 MFV safe to buy?

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