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T275 DFM

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,405 mi
Last recorded80,405 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 DFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 80,397 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,693 miles

cond of front flexi exhaust joint

cond of n/s door mirror

damp in o/s head light

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 69,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Fail 14 Apr 2012 69,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 54,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyre inner edges getting low

Fail 8 Apr 2010 54,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyre inner edges getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,095 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,033 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,395 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 34,388 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre low edge osf head light water

Pass 8 Apr 2006 26,308 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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T275 DFM is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc 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 T275 DFM, 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 T275 DFM registered?

T275 DFM is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T275 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T275 DFM 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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