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T282 XBX

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,483 mi
Last recorded61,483 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 XBX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,483 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 61,483 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 46,211 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,151 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 44,142 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2009 40,668 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,730 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 35,392 miles

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,598 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 32,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 XBX is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T282 XBX registered?

T282 XBX is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T282 XBX safe to buy?

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