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T279 JVU

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,784 mi
Last recorded118,784 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 JVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 118,784 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 113,962 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 113,962 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 104,186 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 104,186 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 JVU is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JVU, 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 T279 JVU registered?

T279 JVU is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T279 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T279 JVU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T279 JVU have outstanding finance?

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