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S189 RYD

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,349 mi
Last recorded85,349 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS189 RYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 85,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 May 2011 85,347 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 85,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

boot lock faulty (gained access to carry out relevent inspections through rear seats)

engine oil level on minimum

nearside and offside headlight lens starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre starting to wear inside edge

offside front anti roll bar drop arm link rubbers split

outer sill panel covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 24 Jul 2009 84,176 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 80,904 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 74,513 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 71,652 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 71,652 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2005 61,731 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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S189 RYD is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S189 RYD, 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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S189 RYD is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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