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T283 BVV

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,306 mi
Last recorded142,306 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 BVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 142,306 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 139,198 miles

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

Nearside rear park brake effort becoming weak

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

Offside front repeater outer lens missing

Pass 23 Nov 2011 136,219 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 136,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 132,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 127,451 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 127,302 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 122,574 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 122,560 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 114,075 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 114,015 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 110,737 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 BVV is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T283 BVV, 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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What year was T283 BVV registered?

T283 BVV is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T283 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T283 BVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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