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T277 JVW

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,526 mi
Last recorded61,526 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT277 JVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 61,526 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,225 miles

corrosion to fuel filler neck,both rear inner sills,brake pipes on areas,fuel tank strap,rear subframe and suspension coil springs.

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2021 59,225 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to fuel filler neck,both rear inner sills,brake pipes on areas,fuel tank strap,rear subframe and suspension coil springs.

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 58,492 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,618 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 54,616 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,424 miles

both outer headlamp lenses fading on outside of lens.

corrosion to suspension coil springs and brake pipes in areas.

front no plate starting to separate.

offside rear tyre wearing close to the limit.

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,945 miles

battery weak.

corrosion to suspension suspension coil springs,brake pipes,exhaust and rear inner sills.

handbrake lever high.

offside rear tyre wearing very close to the legal limit of 1.6mm on 2mm now.

oil leaks

Pass 23 Feb 2016 44,877 miles

NSF + OSR tyres, inner edge wear

Pass 17 Mar 2015 43,390 miles

NSF tyre tread wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,889 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 39,881 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,391 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,567 miles

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

Offside Front 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 8 Mar 2010 33,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,271 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 29,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,449 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,193 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 JVW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 JVW, 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 JVW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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