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T275 NGA

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,690 mi
Last recorded118,690 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 NGA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 118,690 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

light rust under the car.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 114,329 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,706 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 106,987 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 106,987 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 102,229 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 102,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 97,636 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 97,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 93,530 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 88,333 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 88,333 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 82,774 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 82,774 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2007 76,382 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,783 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 67,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T275 NGA is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NGA, 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 NGA is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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