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T283 WEH

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,334 mi
Last recorded112,334 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 WEH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 112,334 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 112,152 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 112,005 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 111,676 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,240 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 110,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,615 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,180 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 108,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust deteriorated

front tyre walls starting to crack

slight bind n/s rear

Pass 17 May 2012 107,176 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 105,616 miles

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

all 4 tyre walls perished

Pass 2 Jun 2010 104,261 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 103,143 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 101,470 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,336 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 99,335 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 82,539 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,539 miles

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

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

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 WEH is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WEH, 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 WEH registered?

T283 WEH is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 1999.

Is T283 WEH safe to buy?

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