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S201 MCK

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,652 mi
Last recorded134,652 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS201 MCK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 134,652 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 134,652 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 128,701 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 128,701 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 125,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

fuel filler steel pipes corroding

fuel tank support straps rusty

lambda on emissions on upper limits

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

rear suspension cross member starting to rust

Fail 11 Dec 2012 125,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

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

fuel filler steel pipes corroding

fuel tank support straps rusty

lambda on emissions on upper limits

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine

rear suspension cross member starting to rust

Pass 2 Dec 2011 119,573 miles

Battery u/s

Nearside wiper blade rubber split

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

Offside front wheel trim missing

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2010 116,241 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 116,241 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 111,117 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 100,690 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 92,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 84,228 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 84,228 miles

Nearside Front 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 72,533 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 72,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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S201 MCK is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S201 MCK, 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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S201 MCK is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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