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T276 BAY

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,231 mi
Last recorded102,231 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 BAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 97,700 miles

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

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

corrosion to all coil springs (rear more so)

some corrosion to mthe fuel filler neck and surrounding pipes

some corrosion to the main brake pipes (in the securing clips)

the n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2015 97,688 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

corrosion to all coil springs (rear more so)

some corrosion to mthe fuel filler neck and surrounding pipes

some corrosion to the main brake pipes (in the securing clips)

the n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 92,111 miles

under body suface rust

Fail 4 Apr 2014 92,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,746 miles

chips to the front windscreen

minor exhaust blow to the front

some corrosion to all coil springs - rear more so

some corrosion to the fuel filler neck

some corrosion to the main brake pipes "in the clips" .

some wetness to the steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,281 miles

both head lamp light out put slightly reduced

slight wetness to the steering rack

some corrosion and a slight blow from the front exhaust

some corrosion to both front brake pipes

some corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

some corrosion to the fuel filler neck

stone chips to the front screen

Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,831 miles

minor blow from the front exhaust section

some corrosion to all suspension coil springs

some corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

some corrosion to the front brake disc inner faces

some corrosion to the fuel filler neck

some wetness to the steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2010 73,881 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight dampness on steering rack

slight grease by n/s/f inner c.v.boot.

small chip on n/s of windscreen.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 73,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight dampness on steering rack

slight grease by n/s/f inner c.v.boot.

small chip on n/s of windscreen.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,396 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres are worn on edges

some corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,500 miles

slight wetness to steering rack

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

some corrosion to fuel filler neck

Pass 8 Mar 2007 60,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 56,288 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T276 BAY is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T276 BAY, 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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T276 BAY is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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