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T279 ELG

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,139 mi
Last recorded84,139 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 ELG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f.. o/s/f.. n/s/r..o/s/r.. light corrosion were meeting the flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis has light corrosion on the inner sills

Pass 16 Oct 2017 82,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from sump ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 77,109 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s/f steering rack gaitor slightly twisted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread 5mm on rest 195/60/15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened change worn on inner face replace with next pad (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread 5mm on rest 195/60/15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened change worn on inner face replace with next pad (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 71,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high reflector loose wont adjust (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread 5mm on rest 195/60/15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened change worn on inner face replace with next pad (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge of tread 5mm on rest 195/60/15 88H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened change worn on inner face replace with next pad (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

coolant low

fuel pipes corroded

items removed from veiw

Pass 31 Oct 2014 65,712 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 65,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2013 59,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,212 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,050 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND WORN

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

REAR TYRES ARE DIFFERENT SPEED RATING ON SAME AXLE

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,181 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,731 miles

WIPER BLADES REQ CHANGING SOON.

Pass 24 Nov 2007 33,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs getting thin and brake pads 75%warn

Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,196 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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T279 ELG is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T279 ELG, 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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T279 ELG is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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