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S209 MFV

1998 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,780 mi
Last recorded116,780 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 MFV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 116,780 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 110,152 miles

fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 101,179 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 92,202 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 92,202 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 MFV is a 1998 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S209 MFV, 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 S209 MFV registered?

S209 MFV is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S209 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S209 MFV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S209 MFV have outstanding finance?

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