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S195 VOF

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,444 mi
Last recorded114,444 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 VOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 114,444 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 114,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,065 miles

engine oil leak

wheel nut condition poor. advise replacement.

Fail 9 Jul 2014 97,059 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2013 93,451 miles

Engine oil leaking onto offside front inner driveshaft gaiter - component may become significantly weakened

Front number plate broken, but not likely to be misread

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Light corrosion on brake pipes (underside of vehicle)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 93,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaking onto offside front inner driveshaft gaiter - component may become significantly weakened

Front number plate broken, but not likely to be misread

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Light corrosion on brake pipes (underside of vehicle)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 89,625 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 89,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,958 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 84,956 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,396 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 7 Jul 2010 81,415 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s wing mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 6 Jul 2010 81,415 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s wing mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 6 Jul 2009 76,248 miles

Oil leak

engine misfire

n/s/f indiactor rep going white

n/s/r tyre in 1.6mm

rusty rear box

Fail 6 Jul 2009 76,248 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)

Oil leak

engine misfire

n/s/f indiactor rep going white

n/s/r tyre in 1.6mm

rusty rear box

Pass 7 Aug 2008 68,877 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 68,860 miles

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

engine low on oil

Pass 30 Jul 2007 62,290 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 54,018 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 48,417 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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S195 VOF is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 S195 VOF, 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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S195 VOF is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S195 VOF safe to buy?

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