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T278 TNO

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,730 mi
Last recorded131,730 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 TNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 131,730 miles

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

Nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

Offside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 131,730 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside headlamp poor beam pattern

Offside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 128,288 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2016 128,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure linkrod missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 121,293 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Jun 2015 121,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2014 110,927 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar linkrod

some travel on foot brake

Pass 25 Jul 2013 104,033 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion to n/s/f outer sill

Pass 13 Jun 2012 96,882 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,452 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 90,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,192 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,259 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,528 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 37,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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 TNO is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TNO, 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 TNO is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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