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S209 BWC

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,309 mi
Last recorded94,309 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 BWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2012 94,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise exhaust heat shield loose

advise rear brake pipes have some corrosion/pitting

Pass 27 Nov 2012 94,309 miles

advise exhaust heat shield loose

advise rear brake pipes have some corrosion/pitting

Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,676 miles

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

nearside and offside front headlamps deteriorated

nearside front antiroll bar has slight play in ball joint

nearside front door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2010 80,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 74,861 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,864 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 59,715 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,088 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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S209 BWC is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S209 BWC, 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 BWC is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S209 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S209 BWC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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