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S181 VOR

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,229 mi
Last recorded105,229 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 VOR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 105,229 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2016 105,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2015 104,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 104,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,591 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 101,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 98,337 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 94,868 miles

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

o/s track rod bent (slight)

Fail 5 May 2011 91,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system poor

o/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2011 91,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system poor

o/s/f tyre in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2010 87,768 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 83,919 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 80,812 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,315 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 72,119 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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S181 VOR is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S181 VOR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S181 VOR registered?

S181 VOR is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S181 VOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S181 VOR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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