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S206 RYA

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,766 mi
Last recorded14,766 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 RYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,766 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 14,764 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 143,478 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 139,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 134,766 miles

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspension componement slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2008 134,750 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front suspention components slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2007 122,732 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 112,652 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 13,447 miles

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

rust appearing on rear subframe

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 RYA is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S206 RYA, 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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What year was S206 RYA registered?

S206 RYA is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S206 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S206 RYA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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