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T284 SCD

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,667 mi
Last recorded145,667 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 SCD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 145,667 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 139,992 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 134,648 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 134,648 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 7 May 2009 121,803 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 101,661 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 80,290 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 71,897 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 SCD is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SCD, 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 SCD is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T284 SCD safe to buy?

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