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T274 VWY

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,550 mi
Last recorded88,550 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 VWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 88,550 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,320 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 82,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 65,774 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 65,774 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,986 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Front brake pads low.

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged.

no plate lamp dim on o/s.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 60,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 52,698 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 52,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 VWY is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

T274 VWY is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 May 1999.

Is T274 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T274 VWY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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