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T275 JCV

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,859 mi
Last recorded90,859 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 JCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,859 miles

gear box oil leak

radiator out of one of its mounting points

rear exhaust corrosion

vehical presented low coolant . 1.5l coolant added

vehical presented low oil 1.5l oil added

Fail 30 Oct 2017 134,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

gear box oil leak

radiator out of one of its mounting points

rear exhaust corrosion

vehical presented low coolant . 1.5l coolant added

vehical presented low oil 1.5l oil added

Pass 28 Oct 2016 119,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 119,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2016 119,625 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced opaque (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipes coroded

rear subframe coroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 110,641 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side drop link bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate marked

both head light lenses crazed

sill kit

Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,707 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f inner drive shaft seal leaking

rear number plate marked

Fail 28 Oct 2014 101,707 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f inner drive shaft seal leaking

rear number plate marked

Pass 28 Oct 2013 91,455 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit/worn on edge

offside front tyre close to limit /worn on edge

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,888 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 79,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 71,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,452 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

offside drive shaft centre bearing feels rough when rotated

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,719 miles

both headlight lenses slightly faded beam image ok

front tyres worn to 2mm and 3mm

fuel tank filler pipe corroding

offside driveshaft bearing noisey

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,304 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 42,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,184 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 30,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,719 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 JCV is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JCV, 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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T275 JCV is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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