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T275 WHR

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,988 mi
Last recorded115,988 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT275 WHR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 115,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Door mirror outer backing cover adrift

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fuel tank vent pipe taped up, no obvious leaks present at time of test

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

Offside Rear Tyre has cut into tread but not deep enough to reach cords or weaken structure.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear N/S & O/S inner sill areas corroding, still structurally sound at time of test

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 114,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Offside mirror cover adrift

Oil leak ()

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

both headlights poor condition

fuel tank vent pipetaped up not leaks

sill covers fitted both sides rear inner sills starting to rust

Pass 29 Jan 2016 113,735 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

fuel tank vet pipe tapped up

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 113,735 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view casing damaged (8.1.2a)

fuel tank vet pipe tapped up

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 112,157 miles

power steering pump leaking slightly

power steering rack damp

Fail 13 Jan 2014 109,628 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering pump damp

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 109,628 miles

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering pump damp

Pass 23 Jan 2013 107,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 104,205 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2012 104,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2012 103,724 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2012 103,724 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 103,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 97,780 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 93,907 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 93,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 89,013 miles

both front wipers slightly split

fuel filler pipe corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2007 81,555 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 73,691 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 73,691 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

front no plate delaminating

Fail 7 Jan 2006 65,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both inner driveshaft gaiters slightly leaking grease

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2006 65,138 miles

both inner driveshaft gaiters slightly leaking grease

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2006 65,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both inner driveshaft gaiters slightly leaking

rear box has a slight leak leak and is in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2006 65,138 miles

both inner driveshaft gaiters slightly leaking

rear box has a slight leak leak and is in poor condition

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 WHR is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WHR, 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 WHR is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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