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T273 KLB

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,656 mi
Last recorded149,656 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 KLB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 149,656 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated and dirty (0.1 (b))

offside front outer sills is corroded and slightly holed but outside any prescribed areas

Pass 9 Nov 2018 147,707 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill soft to the touch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front outer sills is corroded and slightly holed but outside any prescribed areas

Pass 16 Nov 2017 143,636 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses fading (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit minimum limit off 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front metal brake pipes are corroded

both rear coil springs are corroded

both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

middle section off the exhaust is blowing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (3.7.B.6b)

slightly play in both front anti roll bar droplink ball joints

Pass 10 Nov 2016 137,297 miles

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

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

both front and both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

headlamp lenses are fading

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

offside rear outer sill is corroded but not excessive

park brake overall performance has only just passed at 19%

Pass 19 Oct 2015 135,277 miles

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

both front and both rear metal brake pipes are corroded but not excessive

both headlamp lenses are fading

offside rear lower sill is corroded but not excessive

offside windscreen wiper is starting to smear

Pass 15 Nov 2014 132,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside park brake performance is lower than that on the other side

offside rear lower outer sill is corroded but not holed

radio 2897

Pass 15 Nov 2013 125,556 miles

both rear number plate lamps are dim

offside rear anti roll bar linkage is worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 118,513 miles

back box is blowing slightly

nearside front tyre is worn to @ 2.5mm

Fail 19 Nov 2012 118,513 miles

back box is blowing slightly

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

nearside front tyre is worn to @ 2.5mm

Pass 14 Nov 2011 106,504 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2010 99,065 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SCRUBBED BADLY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED [SMALL CRACKS VISABLE IN SIDE WALL OF TYRE ]

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 99,065 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SCRUBBED BADLY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERRISHED [SMALL CRACKS VISABLE IN SIDE WALL OF TYRE ]

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 93,571 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 89,564 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 87,642 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 86,071 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 84,139 miles

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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T273 KLB is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1999 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 94,630 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 T273 KLB, 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 27 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T273 KLB is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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