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T278 JCV

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,660 mi
Last recorded106,660 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 106,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlight lenses in poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2012 106,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlight lenses in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2011 100,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front , rear coil springs corroding

chip to windscreen

damp around power steering pump

driver seat belt starting to frey

engine oil leak

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s rear break pipe starting to corrode

slight play to n/s front link end

Pass 28 Jan 2010 93,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

r/n/s tyre wall has slight damage

Fail 21 Jan 2010 93,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

r/n/s tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 21 Jan 2009 88,108 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 88,108 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,214 miles

both headlamps starting to fade

Pass 15 Jan 2007 71,389 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 66,059 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 JCV is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JCV, 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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What year was T278 JCV registered?

T278 JCV is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T278 JCV safe to buy?

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