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T23 SPC

1994 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,042 mi
Last recorded130,042 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 Ford Focus62,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 SPC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 130,042 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 130,042 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 May 2017 128,491 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2016 113,924 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,540 miles

Center exhaust clamp corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2011 90,199 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/f seat belt slow to recoil

Pass 26 Mar 2011 88,173 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 88,131 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 77,637 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,185 miles

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

Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 64,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,182 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 38,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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T23 SPC is a 1994 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 62,021 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 T23 SPC, 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 32 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T23 SPC is a 1994 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is T23 SPC safe to buy?

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