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T281 RMV

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,833 mi
Last recorded133,833 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 RMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 133,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 125,592 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit both headlamp aims on limit

Pass 4 Jun 2013 118,196 miles

facing panles corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 107,990 miles

both headlamps deteriated but not affecting beam pattern

vehicle tested wet

Fail 11 Jun 2012 107,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both headlamps deteriated but not affecting beam pattern

vehicle tested wet

Pass 23 May 2011 97,307 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 89,582 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 84,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 77,567 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 72,166 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 65,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,297 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 58,612 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 RMV is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RMV, 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 RMV registered?

T281 RMV is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T281 RMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T281 RMV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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