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T283 WPP

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

176,293 mi
Last recorded176,293 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 WPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2016 176,293 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded facing panel (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 172,921 miles

exhaust leaking, osr floor to sill damaged corroded/weak,osf drop link play in ball joint and bush,

facing panels corrodd

Fail 4 Nov 2015 172,878 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust leaking

osf anti roll bar drop link has play and bush, facing closing corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 169,592 miles

closing panles corroded, osf drop link play, nsr tyre on limit

Fail 10 Nov 2014 169,576 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

closing panles corroded, osf drop link play, nsr tyre on limit

Pass 22 Oct 2013 160,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 160,852 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 154,732 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar rubbers worn and perished

rear reg plate delaminated

slight play in offside lower ball joint

slight play in offside track rod end

tested in wet conditions

Pass 9 Nov 2011 149,496 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

under body very rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2011 149,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

under body very rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2010 144,662 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 130,080 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 130,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front wipers split

damage to rear bumper

front discs worn

handbrake travel long

nearside front tyre on limit

stone chip front screen

Pass 13 Aug 2008 124,427 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2008 124,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 113,341 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 113,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2006 100,276 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 83,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 83,406 miles

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

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 WPP is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WPP, 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 WPP is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 1999.

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