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T281 VTW

1999 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,219 mi
Last recorded114,219 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT281 VTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 114,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights

Fail 23 Oct 2018 114,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlights

Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,956 miles

Nearside Front track rod end

Nearside Front tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2016 98,987 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,630 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 84,152 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing

o/.s/r sill

o/s/f tyre inside edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,979 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,705 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,388 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,668 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,703 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 42,658 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,025 miles

advise front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded

advise front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

advise n//s/f tyre getting close to minimum

Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,670 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 VTW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

T281 VTW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is T281 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T281 VTW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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