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T282 WEH

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,632 mi
Last recorded106,632 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 106,632 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 103,557 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2021 103,555 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 103,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength damper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 103,522 miles

osr brake lagging

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

underbody corroded in and out of prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jun 2019 102,271 miles

rear subframe heavily corroded

underbody corroded

exhaust center rear box badly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2019 102,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust center rear box badly deteriorated

rear subframe heavily corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 95,575 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 95,571 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,325 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 90,323 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,283 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and also suspension parts (2.4.G.1)

brake efficiency only just met

rear brakes uneven

underbody in and out of prescribed areas heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2016 83,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and also suspension parts (2.4.G.1)

brake efficiency only just met

rear brakes uneven

underbody in and out of prescribed areas heavily corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 78,110 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2015 78,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 73,360 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr and nsr inner arches corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

suspension rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2012 64,458 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

suspension rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2010 57,734 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 57,734 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,177 miles

N,S,R tyre perishing

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2009 49,177 miles

N,S,R tyre perishing

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

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,152 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2008 47,152 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,757 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 38,610 miles

Exhaust heavilly corroded

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,610 miles

Exhaust heavilly corroded

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 WEH is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WEH, 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 WEH is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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