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T283 KAO

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,468 mi
Last recorded117,468 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 KAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 117,468 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 117,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 112,181 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 103,474 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 94,887 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 94,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 88,862 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 80,997 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 KAO is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAO, 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 KAO is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T283 KAO safe to buy?

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