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S187 EKO

1998 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,915 mi
Last recorded99,915 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 EKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 99,915 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill rusted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension components rusted

Slight exhaust blow from centre pipe

Pass 19 May 2017 98,077 miles

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

Rear suspension rusted

Fail 19 May 2017 98,077 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear suspension rusted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 95,602 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 92,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

ends of sills under rear wheelarches corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 1 May 2014 87,238 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges (double tread)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing slightly low at 2.5mm

rear exhaust box corroded

vac hose to rear of engine in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front & rear washers working wrong way

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 76,021 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 69,870 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,969 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,538 miles

Both front wiper blades have small splits recommend replacing soon

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear number plate lights slightly dim

Minor gearbox leak

Pass 13 May 2008 56,437 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 51,558 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 44,384 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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S187 EKO is a 1998 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S187 EKO, 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 S187 EKO registered?

S187 EKO is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S187 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S187 EKO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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