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S207 WTW

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,154 mi
Last recorded107,154 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS207 WTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 107,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 99,548 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 92,280 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 92,280 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

air bag light on

Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,992 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

both front anti roll bar link arm gauiters split

clutch pedal rubber smooth and worn

clutch worn

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

front brake discs wearing thin

offside front washers not working

steering rack damp

Fail 13 Dec 2010 85,992 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

both front anti roll bar link arm gauiters split

clutch pedal rubber smooth and worn

clutch worn

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

front brake discs wearing thin

offside front washers not working

steering rack damp

Fail 3 Dec 2009 76,146 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 76,146 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 68,044 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 68,044 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 59,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 59,236 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,150 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 46,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 34,146 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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S207 WTW is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S207 WTW, 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 S207 WTW registered?

S207 WTW is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S207 WTW safe to buy?

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