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T280 RSF

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,298 mi
Last recorded138,298 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 RSF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2012 138,298 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2012 138,298 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 132,840 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 132,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 125,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 125,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 112,496 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR BRAKES SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Pass 9 Oct 2007 99,526 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 83,424 miles

Exhaust getting into poor condition.

Fail 5 Oct 2006 83,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 67,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 RSF is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RSF, 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 RSF registered?

T280 RSF is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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