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S210 RTW

1998 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,941 mi
Last recorded62,941 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 RTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,941 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 62,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

reverse light inoperative

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,918 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 59,918 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

n/s/r tyre small cracks in side wall

Fail 2 Nov 2011 54,967 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords but within 2.5m

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,967 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords but within 2.5m

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,679 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,375 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 47,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,462 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,371 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 41,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 36,747 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 32,047 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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S210 RTW is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S210 RTW, 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 S210 RTW registered?

S210 RTW is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S210 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S210 RTW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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