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S177 CPP

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,373 mi
Last recorded124,373 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS177 CPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 124,373 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 123,640 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 123,640 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 123,236 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 123,228 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 120,132 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 120,132 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 112,654 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 112,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 107,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 107,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 99,765 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 95,061 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 90,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 86,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both rear anti roll bar rubbers splitting

advise front brake discs worn

advise front pads low

advise n/s/f anti roll bar rubber split

advise o/s mirror slightly insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2008 86,715 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise both rear anti roll bar rubbers splitting

advise front brake discs worn

advise front pads low

advise n/s/f anti roll bar rubber split

advise o/s mirror slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,208 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 67,453 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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S177 CPP 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 66.7%.

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 S177 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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S177 CPP is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S177 CPP safe to buy?

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