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S188 KJM

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,258 mi
Last recorded127,258 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 KJM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 127,258 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 127,258 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 116,826 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 116,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 113,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ear number plate slightly deteriorated

front brake disks slightly worn

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

number plate laqmps in poor condition

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in steering wheel hieght adjuster

Fail 29 Oct 2009 108,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear numberplate not 100% but legible when tested

Pass 29 Oct 2009 108,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear numberplate not 100% but legible when tested

Pass 30 Oct 2008 101,649 miles

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)

front and rear numberplates not 100% but legible when tested

rear numberplate lights a bit dim

Fail 30 Oct 2008 101,649 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear numberplates not 100% but legible when tested

rear numberplate lights a bit dim

Pass 2 Nov 2007 94,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 84,240 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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S188 KJM is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S188 KJM, 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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S188 KJM is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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