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T280 LJW

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,531 mi
Last recorded127,531 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 LJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 127,531 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 127,527 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 125,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 124,064 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Apr 2017 123,648 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 116,431 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded thin

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 116,431 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded thin

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 110,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 107,585 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracked and tread depth 2mm

Pass 10 Apr 2013
Fail 5 Apr 2013 104,559 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 102,202 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 102,188 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 99,265 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,379 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 84,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 76,529 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,111 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 57,433 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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T280 LJW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T280 LJW registered?

T280 LJW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T280 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T280 LJW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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