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T280 WHR

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,488 mi
Last recorded144,488 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 144,488 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 136,527 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 129,585 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2011 129,480 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2010 119,102 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 105,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 105,272 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 91,144 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 91,144 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 70,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2006 47,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2006 47,206 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 WHR 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 66.7%.

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 WHR, 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 WHR registered?

T280 WHR is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 July 1999.

Is T280 WHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T280 WHR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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