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T275 LAT

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,759 mi
Last recorded181,759 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 LAT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2011 181,759 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both headlamp lens deteriorating

exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Apr 2011 181,757 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp lens deteriorating

exhaust heat sheild insecure

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2010 163,438 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f fog light not working

Fail 26 Feb 2010 162,746 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 13 Feb 2009 153,027 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 12 Feb 2009 153,027 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2008 140,746 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 140,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 102,377 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 86,659 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 86,659 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

near side rear seat belt webbing starting to "fluff"and"fray".

near side rear tyre worn uneven and perished.

off side rear tyre starting to perish.

oil leak

power assisted steering fluid level on the minimum mark.

under vehicle oil contamination.

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 LAT is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LAT, 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 LAT registered?

T275 LAT is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T275 LAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T275 LAT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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