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T284 GBL

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,065 mi
Last recorded138,065 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 GBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 138,065 miles

all rear suspension bushes perished and worn

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

o/s/r axle bush perished and worn

o/s/r inner wheel rim buckled

Fail 24 May 2018 138,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all rear suspension bushes perished and worn

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

o/s/r axle bush perished and worn

o/s/r inner wheel rim buckled

Pass 15 May 2017 131,564 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 131,564 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 125,476 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 125,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 115,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 110,116 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre deterioated

Fail 21 Feb 2014 110,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre deterioated

Pass 4 Feb 2013 104,507 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system corroded and heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2012 98,508 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 98,508 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 90,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs worn

both rear coil springs lower coils corroded

o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

slight play in n/s steering arm inner fixings

Fail 8 Feb 2011 40,841 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs worn

both rear coil springs lower coils corroded

o/s/r wheel slightly buckled

slight play in n/s steering arm inner fixings

Pass 9 Feb 2010 81,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 67,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 67,858 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 61,331 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 54,536 miles

Centre 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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T284 GBL 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 65%.

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 T284 GBL, 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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T284 GBL is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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