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T278 BLO

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,406 mi
Last recorded106,406 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 BLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 106,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 100,302 miles

Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER MOUNTS WORN CHANGE SOON (6.1.2 (a))

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

UNDERBODY DRY RUSTY REQ WAX OIL

Pass 14 Oct 2022 97,976 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 97,974 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 94,963 miles

rear fuel pipes corroding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Fail 20 Oct 2021 94,963 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear fuel pipes corroding

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Pass 15 Oct 2020 93,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp lense deteriorated

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

rear underside fuel filler pipes corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2020 93,758 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp lense deteriorated

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

rear underside fuel filler pipes corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2019 92,250 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lense starting to deteriorate

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear petrol tank filler pipes corroding

starter motor bolt insecure/loose

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Pass 26 Oct 2018 90,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

stater motor bolt lose

Fail 26 Oct 2018 90,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

stater motor bolt lose

Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,754 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 89,139 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 88,714 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 87,487 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,908 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 84,723 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 83,645 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 82,856 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 81,739 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 80,452 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 77,199 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 77,187 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 69,783 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 60,273 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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T278 BLO is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T278 BLO, 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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T278 BLO is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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