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S206 UPU

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,140 mi
Last recorded11,140 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 11,140 miles

front & rear number plate deteriorated

n/s/f lower arm bottom ball joint has slight grease leak

o/s/f lower arm bottom ball joint has slight grease leak

o/s/f mirror cover taped up

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 4,923 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 51,797 miles

nearside rear tyre ....2-3mm tread depth on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,795 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,017 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 46,017 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 44,324 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,168 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 35,950 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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S206 UPU is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 UPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S206 UPU registered?

S206 UPU is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S206 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S206 UPU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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