MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside sill cover fitted
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside sill cover fitted
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
corrosion to underside of vehicle
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust box deteriorated
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel filler pipe corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre slightly wearing outer edge
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre slightly wearing outer edge
ADVANCED CORROSION REAR SUBFRAME
ADVANCED CORROSION TO FUEL FILLER PIPE
ADVISE REAR BRAKE SERVICE
EXHAUST LEAK DOWN PIPE AREA
REAR TRAILING ARM VOID BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT & SEPARATE
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
ADVANCED CORROSION REAR SUBFRAME
ADVANCED CORROSION TO FUEL FILLER PIPE
EXHAUST LEAK DOWN PIPE AREA
REAR TRAILING ARM VOID BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT & SEPARATE
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside & Offside rear hub bearings slightly noisey
Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
steeing rack slight discharhe of oil
Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
main beam warnig lamp inop
steeing rack slight discharhe of oil
Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
steering rack wet oil ?
Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
steering rack wet oil ?
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
drivers mirror temp secured
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
drivers mirror temp secured
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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S179 KPR is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 S179 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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S179 KPR is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 1998.
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