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T283 EJH

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,838 mi
Last recorded146,838 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 EJH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 146,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 1 Mar 2016 140,853 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Jun 2013 135,533 miles

Clutch and brake pedal antislip pads split

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Poor beam patterns both headlamps close to excessive

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

Steering rack fluid contaminated

Steeriong lock defective

Fail 25 Jun 2013 135,530 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Clutch and brake pedal antislip pads split

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Poor beam patterns both headlamps close to excessive

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

Steering rack fluid contaminated

Steeriong lock defective

Pass 26 Jun 2012 127,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 116,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2011 116,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 101,551 miles

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

Clutch slipping

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 85,677 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 72,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 61,062 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 EJH is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EJH, 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 EJH is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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