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T286 AOD

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,421 mi
Last recorded159,421 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 AOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 159,421 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 148,523 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 137,176 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 137,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 125,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 125,823 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 112,098 miles

Bonding starting to let go on n/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2012 112,098 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Bonding starting to let go on n/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush

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

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

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2011 103,354 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 94,747 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 94,747 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,614 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 31 Dec 2009 86,614 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2008 78,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside driveshaft support bracket missing

Pass 10 Jan 2008 69,697 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 69,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 57,564 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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T286 AOD is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 T286 AOD, 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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T286 AOD is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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