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T279 LJN

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,152 mi
Last recorded138,152 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 LJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 138,152 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 138,152 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 132,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 126,786 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 126,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 121,509 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 114,122 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 114,122 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 108,727 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center rear seat belt does not retract ,the other two rear seat belts meet minimum requirements

rear tyres are worn close to the wear bars ,offside front tyre is worn close to the wear bars

Pass 31 Dec 2013 108,727 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

center rear seat belt does not retract ,the other two rear seat belts meet minimum requirements

rear tyres are worn close to the wear bars ,offside front tyre is worn close to the wear bars

Pass 6 Dec 2012 102,521 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

center 3 point seat belt does not retract .not required

nearside front and offside rear tyres are worn close to the wwear bars

nearside front headlamp lense is slightly tarnished

nearside rear tyre is cracking on sidewall

Fail 6 Dec 2012 102,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

center 3 point seat belt does not retract .not required

nearside front and offside rear tyres are worn close to the wwear bars

nearside front headlamp lense is slightly tarnished

nearside rear tyre is cracking on sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2011 94,723 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres close to wear indicator bars

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on side walls

Pass 20 Dec 2011 94,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres close to wear indicator bars

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on side walls

Pass 29 Dec 2010 88,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on side walls

Pass 31 Dec 2009 81,379 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges

offside rear tyre perished aroun side walls and low on tread

Pass 6 Dec 2008 74,535 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 74,535 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 68,095 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 61,115 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 61,113 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 54,574 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 LJN is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LJN, 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 LJN is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 1999.

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