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T280 PNE

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,123 mi
Last recorded109,123 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 PNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2011 109,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 109,123 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 96,702 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 89,435 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 89,435 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 80,348 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 80,348 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 71,687 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 71,687 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 62,204 miles

nail in tyre

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 PNE is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PNE, 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 PNE registered?

T280 PNE is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T280 PNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T280 PNE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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