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T276 UFB

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,864 mi
Last recorded107,864 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 UFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 107,864 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 107,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 98,575 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 89,245 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 89,241 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 81,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn thin

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 3 Nov 2008 81,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn thin

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 9 Nov 2007 73,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 54,579 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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T276 UFB is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UFB, 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 UFB registered?

T276 UFB is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 1999.

Is T276 UFB safe to buy?

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