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S186 WJN

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,189 mi
Last recorded116,189 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 WJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 116,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s head lamp pattern weak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 116,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s head lamp pattern weak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 112,910 miles

exhaust system coroded

front number plate deteriated

hand brake travel getting high

small chips to w/screen

Fail 5 Sep 2013 112,910 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system coroded

front number plate deteriated

hand brake travel getting high

small chips to w/screen

Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,364 miles

advise nearside headlamp misting

Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 78,766 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 78,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 67,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,136 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 60,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 60,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 52,930 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 45,533 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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S186 WJN is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S186 WJN, 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 S186 WJN registered?

S186 WJN is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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