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T274 AJR

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,562 mi
Last recorded64,562 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 AJR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 64,562 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 63,921 miles

Front washers poor

Pass 20 Mar 2024 63,770 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 63,646 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 63,366 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,992 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 62,992 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

reverse light inoperative

Fail 18 Mar 2020 62,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

reverse light inoperative

Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,398 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive powersteering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot leaking still preventing ingress

Fail 27 Mar 2019 61,398 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,302 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,833 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 58,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,060 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 57,060 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,144 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,185 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,957 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 48,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,166 miles

Exhaust flexi joint casing split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion on fuel filler neck

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,082 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,608 miles

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 32,232 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel filler neck slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,883 miles

rear exhuast box outter shroud rusted but not effecting emissions

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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T274 AJR is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T274 AJR, 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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What year was T274 AJR registered?

T274 AJR is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T274 AJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T274 AJR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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