MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,928 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advise n/s front and rear tyres worn on edges
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advise n/s front and rear tyres worn on edges
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs starting to deteriorate on inner faces
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs starting to deteriorate on inner faces
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
middle and rear exhaust corroded
offside rear tyre perished
Both front anti-roll bar link(s) rubber boots deteriorated
Brake pipe feeding to offside front above chassis leg showing corrosion damage,but full inspection not possible.Replacement advised
Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated,but meeting test criteria
Headlamp lenses showing discoloration,but not affecting lamp output
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre perishing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Underside of vehicle,and components showing corrosion damage
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both front anti-roll bar link(s) rubber boots deteriorated
Brake pipe feeding to offside front above chassis leg showing corrosion damage,but full inspection not possible.Replacement advised
Front exhaust flexible section deteriorated,but meeting test criteria
Headlamp lenses showing discoloration,but not affecting lamp output
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tyre perishing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Underside of vehicle,and components showing corrosion damage
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
OSR tyre cracking
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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S178 VEV is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S178 VEV, 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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S178 VEV is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 1998.
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