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T281 BJO

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

171,376 mi
Last recorded171,376 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 BJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 171,376 miles

child seat n/s/r

Fail 11 Jan 2016 171,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

child seat n/s/r

Pass 17 Jan 2015 158,886 miles

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)

brake fluid level low

o/s headlamp pattern vague

Fail 16 Jan 2015 158,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

brake fluid level low

o/s headlamp pattern vague

Pass 20 Jan 2014 151,831 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 151,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight noise & play in rack

Pass 22 Jan 2013 138,356 miles

aims slightly faded

slight ex. leaks

Fail 21 Jan 2013 138,354 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

aims slightly faded

slight ex. leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2012 142,970 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Jan 2012 142,970 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2011 121,727 miles

aims dim

rack damp &slight play/noise

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Jan 2011 121,724 miles

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

aims dim

rack damp &slight play/noise

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Jan 2010 117,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

aims slightly dim

Pass 18 Jan 2010 117,648 miles

aims slightly dim

Pass 19 Jan 2009 112,816 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 112,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 107,200 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 101,688 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear tyres have different speed ratings

plastic skirts covering outer sills

Pass 11 Jan 2007 101,688 miles

front and rear tyres have different speed ratings

plastic skirts covering outer sills

Fail 13 Jan 2006 97,011 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2006 97,011 miles

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)

front brake pads getting low

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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T281 BJO is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 T281 BJO, 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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T281 BJO is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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