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T285 LAN

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,543 mi
Last recorded51,543 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 LAN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,543 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread on the outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

offside rack slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2008 46,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

offside rack slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,463 miles

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

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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T285 LAN is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 T285 LAN, 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 T285 LAN registered?

T285 LAN is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is T285 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T285 LAN shows 5 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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