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T285 WPN

1999 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,226 mi
Last recorded122,226 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 WPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 122,226 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 122,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 120,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 120,574 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 118,864 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 118,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 117,053 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 117,053 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 115,005 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 112,343 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 112,343 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 110,860 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 106,916 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 101,667 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 101,667 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2005 97,059 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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T285 WPN is a 1999 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T285 WPN, 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 WPN registered?

T285 WPN is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is T285 WPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T285 WPN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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