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1998 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · S246 CAV

S246 CAV

1998 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11/12/1998. Recorded mileage 170,293 miles. MOT valid until 24/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 24/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1989cc

S246 CAV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
  • 170,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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S246 CAV Mileage History

  1. 27/09/2023165,820 mi
  2. 25/10/2023165,842 mi+22 mi
  3. 09/10/2024168,649 mi+2,807 mi
  4. 16/10/2024168,666 mi+17 mi
  5. 22/10/2025170,293 mi+1,627 mi

Average of roughly 2,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S246 CAV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Focus (S246 CAV) between September 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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