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T283 AOD

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

126,317 mi
Last recorded126,317 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 AOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 126,317 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 125,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear parking brake needs slight adjustment

Underside has surface rust

Pass 4 Dec 2015 120,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

underside has surface rust

Fail 4 Dec 2015 120,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

underside has surface rust

Pass 12 Dec 2014 114,450 miles

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

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

underneath the vehicle rusty ingenral

Fail 12 Dec 2014 14,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

underneath the vehicle rusty ingenral

Pass 29 Nov 2013 108,622 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 108,619 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 104,323 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2012 104,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 100,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 100,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 97,070 miles

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

Power steering pump has a ;leak

Fail 20 Dec 2010 97,070 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has a ;leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 93,823 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 93,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 91,140 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 91,140 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2007 88,700 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Nov 2007 88,700 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

excess h/brake travel

Pass 20 Dec 2006 84,446 miles

Slight unbalance of front brakes. †

Fail 8 Dec 2005 78,389 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 78,389 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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T283 AOD is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 T283 AOD, 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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T283 AOD is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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