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T280 VAM

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

199,020 mi
Last recorded199,020 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT280 VAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 199,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Headlamps poor pattern

Play in the steering rack inner joints

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2015 199,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Headlamps poor pattern

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Play in the steering rack inner joints

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 184,856 miles

Both rear inner sills weak

Headlamps poor beam pattern

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2014 184,856 miles

Both rear inner sills weak

Headlamps poor beam pattern

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2013 171,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 170,963 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 159,279 miles

Areas of surface corrosion on the underside.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Tailgate damaged.

There is a cut in the n/s/f outer side wall, it has been repaired and unable to tell if the cut is deep enough to reach the cords.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 159,279 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Areas of surface corrosion on the underside.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tailgate damaged.

There is a cut in the n/s/f outer side wall, it has been repaired and unable to tell if the cut is deep enough to reach the cords.

o/s/r wheel bearing has some noise.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 146,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 133,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 133,089 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 121,421 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 121,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 107,557 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 107,557 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

exhaust system rusty

front pads more than 50% worn

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,725 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 53,725 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 74,295 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

screw in the offside rear tyre tread

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to body mouldings fitted

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 VAM is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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