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T279 WPN

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,823 mi
Last recorded159,823 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 159,823 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 159,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge advise to change,very bad engine oil leak ,oil level very low.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 139,807 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 139,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 103,939 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 91,487 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 WPN is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPN, 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 WPN is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T279 WPN safe to buy?

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