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S180 SWJ

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,197 mi
Last recorded94,197 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 SWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 94,197 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,049 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 82,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 75,079 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,942 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 65,981 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,039 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,776 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 54,394 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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S180 SWJ is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S180 SWJ, 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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What year was S180 SWJ registered?

S180 SWJ is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S180 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S180 SWJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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