MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded
nearside and offside front tyres low tread and worn close to cords on inner edges
nearside handbrake lower reading on brake test than offside
possible nearside and offside front inner brake pads low
slight noise evident from steering/suspension
slight stiffness in steering system
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n.s.f tyre has slight tear - not within requirements
o.s.f steering arms have slight play.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
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T278 VJN is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?
T278 VJN is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T278 VJN safe to buy?
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