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T281 DNN

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,020 mi
Last recorded100,020 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 DNN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 100,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2010 100,020 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2009 86,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 86,495 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 76,227 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 73,011 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 69,338 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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T281 DNN is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 T281 DNN, 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 T281 DNN registered?

T281 DNN is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 1999.

Is T281 DNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T281 DNN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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