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T283 MAW

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,588 mi
Last recorded108,588 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 MAW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 108,588 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 107,306 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 107,306 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 105,689 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 105,689 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 102,921 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 99,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,020 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 96,020 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 92,449 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 87,575 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,688 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 81,688 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 78,072 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 70,861 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 61,647 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 61,647 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 53,295 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 53,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MAW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MAW, 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 MAW registered?

T283 MAW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T283 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T283 MAW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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