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T280 AOD

1999 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,351 mi
Last recorded109,351 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 AOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 109,351 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 109,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 80,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 80,909 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,191 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 60,964 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 60,792 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 60,785 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,895 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 47,392 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 47,389 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

rear tail pipe in poor condition

rear wiper split

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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T280 AOD is a 1999 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T280 AOD, 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 T280 AOD registered?

T280 AOD is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T280 AOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T280 AOD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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