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T273 WMW

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,470 mi
Last recorded128,470 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 128,470 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 128,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 120,623 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,134 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 114,133 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 110,502 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 110,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 106,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front 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 2 Sep 2011 104,068 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 104,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 98,921 miles

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

front discs worn

headlights in poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2010 98,921 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

headlights in poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2009 95,681 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 95,681 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both headlamps in poor condition

front brake discs worn badly

Pass 26 Sep 2008 92,277 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 87,025 miles

exhaust system and back box outer skins corroded

leak to power steering,fluid level below min

Pass 24 Mar 2006 83,087 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 83,087 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear wiper broken not mot item

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 WMW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 T273 WMW, 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 WMW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T273 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T273 WMW shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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