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T277 AWO

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

93,225 mi
Last recorded93,225 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT277 AWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,225 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 93,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 90,949 miles

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

Fail 26 Nov 2016 90,949 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,613 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 86,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,822 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 83,822 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 81,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 81,442 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 78,562 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 May 2011 78,552 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 70,256 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 70,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2007 59,623 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 59,623 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 55,447 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 55,447 miles

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

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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T277 AWO is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T277 AWO, 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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T277 AWO is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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