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T277 JVU

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

185,408 mi
Last recorded185,408 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT277 JVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 185,408 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear suspention, fuel pipes, fuel filler pipes all showing corrosion

Pass 13 May 2011 165,421 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 155,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

catalyst getting very weak

clutch getting very weak

Pass 8 May 2009 144,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2008 129,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 112,168 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Unable to check o/s+n/s sills due to plastic side skirts fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2007 112,168 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Unable to check o/s+n/s sills due to plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2006 97,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 JVU is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T277 JVU registered?

T277 JVU is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T277 JVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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