MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
heat shield loose
nearside front fog loose
both headlamps poor beam pattern
corroison to underneath of vehicle
damage to offside wing mirror
damage to windscreen
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both headlamps poor beam pattern
corroison to underneath of vehicle
damage to offside wing mirror
damage to windscreen
heat shield loose
nearside front fog loose
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
clutch release bearing noisey from cold
due timing belt replacement
n/s + o/s rear suspension components corroded
n/s/f suspension components corroded
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
o/s/f suspension components corroded
oil leak
radio not coded
underbody fuel and brake lines coorroded
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
clutch release bearing noisey from cold
due timing belt replacement
n/s + o/s rear suspension components corroded
n/s/f suspension components corroded
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
o/s/f suspension components corroded
oil leak
radio not coded
underbody fuel and brake lines coorroded
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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S209 BBW is a 1998 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S209 BBW, 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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S209 BBW is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 1998.
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