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T282 JTW

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,710 mi
Last recorded110,710 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 JTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 110,710 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 110,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 106,869 miles

front disc worn

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2012 106,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front disc worn

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2010 100,600 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre taty

Fail 12 Oct 2010 100,600 miles

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

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

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre taty

Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,908 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 81,616 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 81,616 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 74,634 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 69,412 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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T282 JTW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 T282 JTW, 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 JTW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T282 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T282 JTW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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