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T284 UMW

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,041 mi
Last recorded121,041 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT284 UMW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 121,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 121,041 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 117,092 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 117,092 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 110,449 miles

Emissions not tested back box hanging off (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 105,442 miles

Both outer sill covers fitted.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 105,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY INSECURE (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both outer sill covers fitted.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 100,830 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,580 miles

ALL rear suspension components heavily corroded (except offside rear coil spring)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

rear vehicle heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2016 94,578 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

ALL rear suspension components heavily corroded (except offside rear coil spring)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

rear vehicle heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2015 88,354 miles

both front tyes getting low also n/s deterioating and splitting

n/s o/s rear inner wings rusty

n/s o/s rear sill ends/quadrants rusty

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2014 82,236 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER WINGS

Fail 19 Mar 2014 82,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

SURFACE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER WINGS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2013 79,857 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 79,857 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,930 miles

Exhaust - centre box & back box deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 72,930 miles

Exhaust - centre box & back box deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,567 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,348 miles

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

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

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

advise exhaust system corroded advise front tyres worn on inner edges advise rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,574 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 54,816 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,394 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,680 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 UMW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UMW, 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 UMW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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