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T275 PBL

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,589 mi
Last recorded101,589 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 PBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 101,589 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 93,898 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light surface corrosion on inner edges of front brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,898 miles

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

light surface corrosion on inner edges of front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2011 87,167 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 87,167 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 83,914 miles

slight damage to offside headlamp-temporarily repaired

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,989 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,457 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 65,310 miles

outer skins on rear and centre exhaust boxes breaking up

Fail 16 Mar 2007 65,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

outer skins on rear and centre exhaust boxes breaking up

Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,378 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 PBL is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T275 PBL, 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 PBL is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T275 PBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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