MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,219 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Nearside Front track rod end
Nearside Front tyre
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o/s/r wheel bearing
o/.s/r sill
o/s/f tyre inside edge
both rear tyres wearing low
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)
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
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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