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T284 BLO

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,550 mi
Last recorded57,550 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 BLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,550 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,890 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,818 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 50,939 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,949 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 49,494 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 48,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,792 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,370 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,134 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,319 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 471,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 39,118 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 39,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 35,386 miles

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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T284 BLO is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T284 BLO, 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 T284 BLO registered?

T284 BLO is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T284 BLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T284 BLO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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