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S180 UPU

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,819 mi
Last recorded167,819 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2014 167,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 167,819 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 161,215 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 150,405 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 139,899 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 128,492 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 128,492 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 117,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 101,998 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 101,998 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 95,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2006 86,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 86,731 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 UPU is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S180 UPU, 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 UPU registered?

S180 UPU is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S180 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S180 UPU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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