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T275 SCD

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,447 mi
Last recorded178,447 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 SCD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 178,447 miles

Condition of nearside front headlamp lens Borderline

Condition of rear number plate borderline

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack Borderline

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play to both rear radius arm bushes

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Pass 27 Jan 2010 170,315 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 158,529 miles

1 part of high level brake light inop

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 2 Feb 2008 140,650 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 2 Feb 2008 140,650 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 3 Feb 2007 120,015 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 97,389 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 SCD is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SCD, 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 SCD registered?

T275 SCD is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T275 SCD safe to buy?

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