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S213 RTW

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

203,373 mi
Last recorded203,373 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 RTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 203,373 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 203,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2012 190,662 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 177,980 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 177,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front no.plate deteriorated brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn,sill covers fitted,evidence of n/s ft brake hanging on,n/s front tyre sidewall kerbed

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 163,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

various brake pipes coated in waxoil

Fail 10 Nov 2010 163,630 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

various brake pipes coated in waxoil

Pass 30 Nov 2009 149,506 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED.N/S/REAR DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 149,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED.N/S/REAR DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 139,482 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 139,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake & clutch pedal rubbers starting to wear

Pass 23 Nov 2007 122,699 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 122,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

front plate

Pass 1 Nov 2006 102,731 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 102,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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S213 RTW is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S213 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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S213 RTW is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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