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T283 TVX

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,637 mi
Last recorded141,637 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 TVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 141,637 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Jan 2012 131,776 miles

center exhaut corroded

front headlights dim

sill kit fiitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 120,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 120,918 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 102,808 miles

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

both headlights deteriated

Pass 10 Oct 2008 85,340 miles

headlights reflectors deteriorated

number plates faded

Fail 10 Oct 2008 85,340 miles

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

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

headlight reflectors deteriated

number plates deteriated

Fail 13 Oct 2007 72,079 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 72,079 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 61,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 53,114 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 53,114 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 TVX is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc 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 TVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T283 TVX registered?

T283 TVX is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T283 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T283 TVX 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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