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S185 MEF

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,211 mi
Last recorded113,211 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 MEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 113,211 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

n/s/r and n/s/f also o/s/r tyres sidewall starting to crack

Pass 20 Mar 2013 110,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2012 107,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres sidewall starting to crack

Pass 3 Mar 2011 104,275 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 100,691 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 100,690 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 96,751 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 96,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 95,616 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Various front and rear brake pipes pitted

Pass 10 Sep 2007 92,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 89,348 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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S185 MEF is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S185 MEF, 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 S185 MEF registered?

S185 MEF is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S185 MEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 MEF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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