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T274 RDU

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,035 mi
Last recorded106,035 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 RDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 106,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

small chips in screen

Fail 23 Jan 2012 106,035 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

small chips in screen

Pass 5 Jan 2011 96,954 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low

front discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak gear box area

rear fuel filler lines rusty

sills covered by plastic

Fail 5 Jan 2011 96,954 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low

engine breather hose split

front discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak gear box area

rear fuel filler lines rusty

sills covered by plastic

Pass 21 Jan 2010 88,224 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 78,906 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 78,906 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,113 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 61,007 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,600 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 RDU is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

T274 RDU is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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