MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,853 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
WIPER BLADES POOR
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front fog light insecure
offside front tyre worn inside edge
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front fog light insecure
offside front tyre worn inside edge
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Both headlamp badly scratched
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Both headlamp badly scratched
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Small cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall.
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Small cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall.
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S216 VEV is a 1998 Ford Focus in Silver 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 S216 VEV, 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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S216 VEV is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 1998.
Is S216 VEV safe to buy?
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