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T282 DFM

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,406 mi
Last recorded138,406 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 DFM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 138,406 miles

Fuel filler pipes rusty

Fuel tank strap rusty

Headlights dim

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2021 138,404 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler pipes rusty

Fuel tank strap rusty

Headlights dim

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2020 135,153 miles

ALL UNDER BODY COMPONENTS EXHAUST AND PIPES VERY RUSTY

FRONT DISCS THIN

HEAD LIGHTS DIM

POWER STEERING SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 16 Jul 2020 135,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL CLOSING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDER BODY COMPONENTS EXHAUST AND PIPES VERY RUSTY

FRONT DISCS THIN

HEAD LIGHTS DIM

POWER STEERING SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 3 Jul 2019 131,113 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

fuel filler pipes very rusty

rear axle and components very rusty

rear drop link bushes perished

rear number plate poor

rear springs very rusty

rear wheel arches rusty

tank strap very rusty

unable to ascertain condition of outer sills (plastic covers fitted)

Fail 26 Jun 2019 131,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (SHOCK MOUNT) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (SHOCK MOUNT) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements water ingress misleading numerals (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes covered in grease

fuel filler pipes very rusty

rear axle and components very rusty

rear drop link bushes perished

rear springs very rusty

tank strap very rusty

unable to ascertain condition of outer sills (plastic covers fitted)

Pass 5 Jul 2018 126,440 miles

front brake pipes have slight rust

raer brake pipes rusty

under body very rusty and suspenion parts

Fail 2 Jul 2018 126,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

raer brake pipes rusty

under body very rusty and suspenion parts

Pass 4 Jul 2017 121,512 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

all brake pipes have some corrosion

Nearside Front tyre near legal limit

all rear suspension and fuel pipes heavily corroded

outer sill cover fitted

rear number plate has water ingress

Fail 29 Jun 2017 121,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed (2.4.A.3)

rear number plate has water ingress

Nearside Front tyre near legal limit

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

all brake pipes have some corrosion

all rear suspension and fuel pipes heavily corroded

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 117,933 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe has some rust

o/s/r tyre perished

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2016 117,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake pipe has some rust

o/s/r tyre perished

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,375 miles

most rear suspention parts rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2014 109,673 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 105,078 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 105,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 100,327 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Jun 2011 96,400 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 92,036 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 87,152 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 83,243 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 83,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2007 78,285 miles

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

advise attention to ns number plate light dim

Pass 24 May 2006 73,604 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T282 DFM is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T282 DFM, 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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T282 DFM is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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