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T274 VTW

1999 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,767 mi
Last recorded124,767 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 VTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 124,767 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front to rear section deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2014 122,311 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 122,297 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

front to rear exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2012 119,668 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing slight noise

O/S/R wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 7 Oct 2011 113,960 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 101,240 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,863 miles

front and rear brake pads geting low

osf tyre worn on legal limit

rear exhaust +center exhaust boxs corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2008 73,407 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 73,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2006 70,063 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 70,063 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 65,161 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 65,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VTW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

T274 VTW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is T274 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T274 VTW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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