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S211 KEF

1998 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,182 mi
Last recorded136,182 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 KEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 136,182 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight roughness

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle bushes

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all underbody suspension corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 130,811 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear axle bcorroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

airbag light on

Fail 14 Jan 2013 130,811 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear axle bcorroded

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

airbag light on

Fail 5 Jan 2013 130,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 122,584 miles

Centre Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Outer Front Lower registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 113,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 113,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 103,713 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s headlight slightly reduced output - advise attention

o/s + n/s front brake discs in poor condition but not affecting performance

Fail 29 Jan 2010 103,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s headlight slightly reduced output - advise attention

o/s + n/s front brake discs in poor condition but not affecting performance

Pass 20 Nov 2008 93,743 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 93,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake pipes coverd in grease,

Pass 23 Aug 2008 92,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 85,771 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 85,771 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 81,874 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 72,095 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 72,095 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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S211 KEF is a 1998 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S211 KEF, 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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S211 KEF is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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