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T277 EVV

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,653 mi
Last recorded113,653 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT277 EVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2015 113,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge 195/50/15 82V

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

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge

O/S/R tyre sidewall perished

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 111,462 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 111,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 109,474 miles

exhaust heat shield hanging down

headlight units slightly hazed

damage to steering wheel cover

coolant level low

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 2 Mar 2012 107,209 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet catch stiff

number plate bulbs dim

rear fuel pipes have slight corrosion

steering wheel has slight damage to cover

Fail 1 Mar 2012 107,209 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet catch stiff

number plate bulbs dim

rear fuel pipes have slight corrosion

steering wheel has slight damage to cover

Pass 16 Feb 2011 105,146 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 105,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 103,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 100,823 miles

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

park brake lever close to stop

Pass 24 Jan 2008 97,951 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 94,672 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 92,032 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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T277 EVV is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T277 EVV, 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 EVV is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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