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T278 OAM

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,349 mi
Last recorded126,349 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 OAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 126,349 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 120,456 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 120,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 115,045 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 107,281 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 102,417 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,172 miles

slice in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 11 Sep 2010 96,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f anti-roll bar end link has play

power steering fliud low

slice in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 19 Aug 2009 92,728 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 90,298 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 90,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 75,398 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 65,668 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 65,668 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 OAM is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OAM, 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 T278 OAM registered?

T278 OAM is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T278 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T278 OAM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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