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S179 KSA

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

39,304 mi
Last recorded39,304 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 KSA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 39,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 39,304 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 39,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank filler pipes heavily corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes coated in grease preventing full inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,853 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 38,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 38,543 miles

all brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2015 38,538 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has deep cracks on shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

n/s rear tyre has light cracks and perishing

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 37,865 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

Front brake pipes coverd in grease

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2014 37,858 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,224 miles

Fuel fill pipe and vent pipe corroded

N/S/R Tyre cracks in tread area some deep canot see cords ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension bushes starting to split in parts

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,792 miles

Fuel fill and vent pipe tank to filler corroded

O/S/R Tyre inner and outer side walls cracks and in outer tread area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,509 miles

Both front and rear brake pipes greased.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside headlamp lens cloudy.

Fail 12 Nov 2009 34,509 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front and both rear brake pipes greased.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside headlamp lens cloudy.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,775 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake hose ferule corroded

nearside headlight poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2007 33,078 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 33,078 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 32,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 32,057 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 31,126 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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S179 KSA is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S179 KSA, 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 KSA is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 1998.

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