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RAP 777X

1998 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,174 mi
Last recorded116,174 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Focus89,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAP 777X
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 116,174 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 113,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 109,539 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 109,539 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 106,410 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 102,631 miles

Outer Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 100,814 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 99,363 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 97,717 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 97,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 95,086 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 93,172 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 93,172 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 89,285 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 75,297 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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RAP 777X is a 1998 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RAP 777X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RAP 777X registered?

RAP 777X is a 1998 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is RAP 777X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAP 777X shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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