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T276 JCV

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,323 mi
Last recorded69,323 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 JCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 69,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bumpers slightly damaged

front tyres are of a different size than rear tyres

nearside rear tyre slight bulge

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside door mirror insecure

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2009 69,323 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bumpers slightly damaged

front tyres are of a different size than rear tyres

nearside rear tyre slight bulge

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside door mirror insecure

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2008 58,734 miles

N/S headlight slightly insecure

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

O/S wing mirror slightly insecure

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

Fail 8 May 2008 58,734 miles

N/S headlight slightly insecure

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S wing mirror slightly insecure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,694 miles

slight deterioration on number plates

Pass 12 Apr 2006 40,388 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 40,388 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

defect on rear number plate

offside front + nearside rear tyres worn low

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 JCV is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T276 JCV, 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 T276 JCV registered?

T276 JCV is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T276 JCV safe to buy?

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