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S190 KPR

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,257 mi
Last recorded126,257 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 KPR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 126,257 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 126,255 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up appears to have recently had a CV joint replaced (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Misfiring at idle

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 120,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear inner sills and inner wheel arches slightly corroded

front fog lights inoperative

Pass 7 Nov 2018 116,558 miles

Both headlamps have a poor beam image

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2018 116,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamps have a poor beam image

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 110,464 miles

BOTH OUTER HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED

FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

O/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

Fail 19 Oct 2017 110,462 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

BOTH OUTER HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

CUT IN N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED

FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

O/S/R TYRE UNDER INFLATED

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

Pass 6 May 2016 102,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2016 102,602 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 95,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight engine misfire at idle

Fail 4 Dec 2014 95,449 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight engine misfire at idle

Pass 5 Oct 2013 90,053 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 90,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside outer cv boot loose on shaft

Noise from offside rear brake in rolling road during brake test

Sill coivers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill panels

Pass 9 Oct 2012 86,382 miles

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

both rear tyres have cuts into tyre treads (deep) recomend replacement asap

general corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

Fail 2 Oct 2012 86,382 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both rear tyres have cuts into tyre treads (deep) recomend replacement asap

general corrosion all underneath vehicle to all parts

Pass 11 Oct 2011 82,478 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,110 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,967 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,427 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,921 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 63,921 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 57,837 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 51,357 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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S190 KPR is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1998 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 89,808 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S190 KPR, 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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S190 KPR is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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