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T286 GDP

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,179 mi
Last recorded152,179 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 GDP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 152,179 miles

Fuel filler neck very corroded

Rear brake pipes have some surface corrosion

Rear suspension assembly has surface corrosion

Slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 29 Aug 2014 148,349 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2013 146,441 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers splitting on ends

Pass 15 Aug 2012 145,916 miles

Engine has a air leak

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre close to the limit

Rear suspension corroded

Rear tyres perished

Slight play on the offside front antiroll bar link

Fail 15 Aug 2012 145,916 miles

Engine has a air leak

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre close to the limit

Rear suspension corroded

Rear tyres perished

Slight play on the offside front antiroll bar link

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 144,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f lower driving light damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2011 144,110 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f lower driving light damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2010 141,971 miles

Corrosion starting to appear on several places of underside of body

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 141,971 miles

Corrosion starting to appear on several places of underside of body

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 139,839 miles

h/brake lever travel becoming excessive.

rear no plate deteriorating.

Fail 25 Aug 2009 139,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

h/brake lever travel becoming excessive.

rear no plate deteriorating.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 136,660 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 128,444 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 128,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 107,413 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 GDP is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T286 GDP, 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 GDP is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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