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T280 GBF

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,344 mi
Last recorded124,344 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 GBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 124,344 miles

60% of high level stop lamp is working

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

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

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

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)

all 4 inner wings have liners fitted

both registration plates deteriorating

parking brake travel long

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 120,056 miles

n/s gearbox driveshaft oil seal leaking

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal tread depth limit

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

parking brake travel long

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Jan 2008 114,985 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 9 Jan 2008 114,985 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 1 Sep 2006 102,700 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST PIPE. MAY REQUIRE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FOR NEXT MOT...

Pass 19 Aug 2005 88,878 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 88,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 GBF is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GBF, 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 GBF registered?

T280 GBF is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is T280 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T280 GBF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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