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T280 PBL

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,347 mi
Last recorded118,347 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 PBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 118,347 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 118,347 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 109,609 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 109,607 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

steering rack damp with fluid

Pass 12 Feb 2010 100,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,190 miles

Both inner cv boots insucure

Fail 25 Feb 2009 95,181 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 90,440 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 90,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 83,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 83,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 70,997 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 PBL is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PBL, 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 PBL registered?

T280 PBL is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T280 PBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T280 PBL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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