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S184 VOF

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,904 mi
Last recorded148,904 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS184 VOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 148,904 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 148,778 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 143,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust heat shield loose but secure

multiple head restraints missing

oil leak

various under body corrosion

wheel arches corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2016 143,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded drum to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust heat shield loose but secure

multiple head restraints missing

oil leak

various under body corrosion

wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 140,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box slight blow. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel pipes from filler cap to tank showing corrosion.

rear widow insecure, glass held in by wiper only!

Fail 23 Nov 2015 140,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f sidelight inop (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box slight blow. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front wipers torn

fuel pipes from filler cap to tank showing corrosion.

rear widow insecure, glass held in by wiper only!

Pass 4 Sep 2014 130,257 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 130,251 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 118,646 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 118,646 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 107,267 miles

fuel filler pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front flexi exhaust slightly deterioraied

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2011 96,187 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 94,774 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 94,774 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,302 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 86,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 86,917 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 77,708 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition outer skin corroded

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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S184 VOF is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S184 VOF, 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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S184 VOF is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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