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S212 WTW

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,050 mi
Last recorded99,050 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 WTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 99,050 miles

different headlamps fitted to orginal test

front wheels showing signs of lightly rubbing arches

o/s/r fog behind wire mesh

outer sills covered with plastic unable to fully assess

parkbrake reserve travel near limit

Fail 23 Jun 2009 99,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear 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/f tyre fouling on right hand lock

o/s/r fog behind wire mesh

outer sills covered with plastic unable to fully assess

parkbrake reserve travel near limit

Pass 26 Apr 2008 90,135 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 82,660 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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S212 WTW is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTW, 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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What year was S212 WTW registered?

S212 WTW is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S212 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S212 WTW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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