MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
headlamp lenses deteriorating/beam images poor
headlamps deteriorating and beam images poor
both front headlamps deterioating
both rear brake pipes corroding
diesel filer pipes corroding
n/s/r inner / outer sill slightly damaged slight corrossion
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey but no roughness
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front headlamps deterioating
both rear brake pipes corroding
diesel filer pipes corroding
n/s/r inner / outer sill slightly damaged slight corrossion
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey but no roughness
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
nearside front tyre wearing inner edge
offside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm
offside rear tyre 2mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing inner edge
offside front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm
offside rear tyre 2mm
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S212 RTW is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 S212 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.
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How do I check the history of S212 RTW?
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What year was S212 RTW registered?
S212 RTW is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 1998.
Is S212 RTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S212 RTW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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