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S190 RKG

1998 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,414 mi
Last recorded126,414 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 RKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2016 126,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Sill covers fitted to both sides of the vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2015 119,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust bracket corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 117,096 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 117,076 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 111,852 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 107,337 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front disks worn

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Dec 2012 107,337 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front disks worn

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2011 102,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Fail 29 Nov 2011 102,356 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 19 Nov 2010 96,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2009 90,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

rear exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 85,296 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 79,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 71,459 miles

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

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

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 RKG is a 1998 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S190 RKG, 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 RKG is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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