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T284 TTW

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,556 mi
Last recorded140,556 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 TTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 140,556 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 137,120 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 137,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 134,863 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 129,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 127,800 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 126,415 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 126,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 124,734 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 121,976 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 121,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 114,206 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 104,249 miles

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 88,815 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 88,815 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 78,044 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,242 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 64,816 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 TTW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TTW, 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 TTW registered?

T284 TTW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 1999.

Is T284 TTW safe to buy?

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