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S176 ETO

1998 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,300 mi
Last recorded94,300 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS176 ETO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

O/S/R AND N/S/F TYRES DETERIORATED

Fail 23 Mar 2016 94,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN UNEVENLY 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

O/S/R AND N/S/F TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,378 miles

195/60/15 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 86,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

195/60/15 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

CENTRE EXHAUST DETERIORATED

EMISSIONS TEST NOT CARRIED OUT

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,623 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 71,265 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 71,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 64,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,326 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,538 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 54,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 38,977 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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S176 ETO is a 1998 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S176 ETO, 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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S176 ETO is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S176 ETO safe to buy?

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