MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear wheel bearings are noisey
exhaust and mountings are very rusty
fuel tank pipes are heavally corroded
handbrake cables are rusty
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear wheel bearings are noisey
exhaust and mountings are very rusty
fuel tank pipes are heavally corroded
handbrake cables are rusty
oil filter is very rusty
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
exhaust heat shield is loose
exhaust is rusty
fuel tank filler pipes very rusty
noise from inside nearside rear brake drum when rotated
oil filter is rusty
poor headlamp patterns
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
exhaust heat shield is loose
exhaust is rusty
fuel tank filler pipes very rusty
noise from inside nearside rear brake drum when rotated
oil filter is rusty
poor headlamp patterns
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air leak at rubber hose
bodywork damaged in several places
brake pedal rubber worn
corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places
fuel filler neck is very rusty
nearside mirror glass loose
offside front window faulty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air leak at rubber hose
bodywork damaged in several places
brake pedal rubber worn
corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places
fuel filler neck is very rusty
nearside mirror glass loose
offside front window faulty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front and nearside rear tyres are worn on edges near limits
both headlamps are in a poor condition (effecting beam image)
brake fluid level is low
brake pedal rubber is worn
fuel filler pipes are very rusty
nearside mirror is slightly damaged
spare tyre is flat
vehicle is starting to corrod in many places
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front and nearside rear tyres are worn on edges near limits
both headlamps are in a poor condition (effecting beam image)
brake fluid level is low
brake pedal rubber is worn
fuel filler pipes are very rusty
nearside mirror is slightly damaged
spare tyre is flat
vehicle is starting to corrod in many places
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
front exhaust shield loose
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
front exhaust shield loose
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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T280 KAG is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 T280 KAG, 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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T280 KAG is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 1999.
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