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T274 LVX

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,198 mi
Last recorded122,198 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 LVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 122,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 122,936 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 113,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front fog lens damaged

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged not cords exposed - marked - 195/55/15

Pass 10 May 2011 106,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres deteriorating

different wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 6 May 2010 98,643 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 98,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,931 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 90,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2008 82,175 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 71,224 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 65,147 miles

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 LVX is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T274 LVX registered?

T274 LVX is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T274 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T274 LVX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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