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S206 MFR

1998 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,728 mi
Last recorded131,728 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 MFR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 131,728 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITORS LOOSING GREASE

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DULL

BRAKE INSPECTION

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

HABNDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG

INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

NSR SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SAFETY SEAT FITTED

OSF TYRE WORN 1.6MM...SEE TYRE REPORT!!!

REAR WIPER BLADE DIMINISHED

Fail 9 Mar 2010 131,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

HABNDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG

INTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

BOTH FRONT INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITORS LOOSING GREASE

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES DULL

BRAKE INSPECTION

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD INSECURE

NSR SEATBELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SAFETY SEAT FITTED

OSF TYRE WORN 1.6MM...SEE TYRE REPORT!!!

REAR WIPER BLADE DIMINISHED

Pass 9 Mar 2009 126,037 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 126,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 115,491 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 107,302 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 107,163 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 99,858 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGES †O/S NO PLATE LAMP NOT WORKING † †

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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S206 MFR is a 1998 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S206 MFR, 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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S206 MFR is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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