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T274 VFL

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,432 mi
Last recorded110,432 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 VFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 110,432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,237 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 28 Jul 2009 91,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 91,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 83,331 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 72,421 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 72,421 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 61,755 miles

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

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 VFL is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

T274 VFL is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T274 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T274 VFL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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