MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear coil springs rusty
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear coil springs rusty
rear brakes noisey
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear coil springs rusty
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear coil springs rusty
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both headlights starting to discolour
both rear road springs corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
front brake pads look low
p[lastic covers over door sills
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T281 PBL is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 PBL, 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 PBL registered?
T281 PBL is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 1999.
Is T281 PBL safe to buy?
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