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S208 RYA

1998 Ford Focus

Turquoise Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,509 mi
Last recorded87,509 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 RYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 87,509 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,509 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,015 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 83,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s mirror glass missing

play to n/s/f roll bar link

Pass 14 Dec 2011 81,793 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 76,026 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 66,969 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 61,168 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,565 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,983 miles

both sides front tyres have outer sidewall damage (no cords visible)

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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S208 RYA is a 1998 Ford Focus in Turquoise with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S208 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 S208 RYA registered?

S208 RYA is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S208 RYA safe to buy?

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