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T281 TWX

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,299 mi
Last recorded123,299 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 123,299 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 120,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

fuel lines corroaded

oil low

Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

fuel lines corroaded

oil low

Fail 16 Feb 2013 119,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 119,257 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 117,122 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 117,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 114,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 112,103 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 112,043 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 102,506 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 102,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 93,352 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 93,291 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 87,053 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 87,052 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

power steering fluid cap missing

slight knocking in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2006 82,207 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 TWX is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

T281 TWX is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T281 TWX safe to buy?

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