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T277 JTR

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,289 mi
Last recorded112,289 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT277 JTR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 112,289 miles

all tyres worn

Fail 9 Jan 2013 112,284 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 104,420 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 104,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 95,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front and offside front lower ball joint dust covers split

nearside rear tyre has a tear in outer sidewall

sideskirts fiited

Pass 10 Nov 2009 89,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

centre rear stop lamp partailly obscured by 'focus' logo

fuel filler neck tubes corroded

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2008 84,097 miles

both patterns slightly dim

n/s/f inside rim slightly damaged

o/s mirror glass slightly loose

os/ & n/s lower rear sus. arm bushes starting to split away

slight ex.leaks

Pass 2 Nov 2007 77,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 61,056 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 61,056 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 52,370 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed badly

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 JTR is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JTR, 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 JTR is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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