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S211 UOT

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,890 mi
Last recorded99,890 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 UOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,890 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 89,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 81,349 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,165 miles

slight power steering leak/ gearbox oil leak/ slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 4 Sep 2010 72,165 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight power steering leak/ gearbox oil leak/ slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 66,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 66,695 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 58,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy.

noise coming from front flexi pipe in exhaust.

slight engine and gear box oil leaks.

slight leak from power steering pump.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,908 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy.

noise coming from front flexi pipe in exhaust.

slight engine and gear box oil leaks.

slight leak from power steering pump.

Fail 1 Aug 2007 51,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 51,899 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 45,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 45,457 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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S211 UOT is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UOT, 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 UOT is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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