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T283 WMW

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,733 mi
Last recorded148,733 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 WMW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 148,733 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 148,733 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 136,918 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 125,713 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 125,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 118,454 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 118,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 103,741 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 85,340 miles

some noise from nearside front wheel bearing, not excessive.

Pass 22 Mar 2006 67,942 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 67,332 miles

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Some distortion of nearside and offside rear tyres

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 WMW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WMW, 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 WMW registered?

T283 WMW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T283 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T283 WMW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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