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T286 JTW

1999 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

102,791 mi
Last recorded102,791 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 JTW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2022 102,791 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 101,176 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 101,175 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 99,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 99,850 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 97,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 97,485 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

powersteering fluid very low

Pass 21 Jun 2018 95,101 miles

Nearside headlight deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 95,100 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlight deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 92,573 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 92,552 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 88,883 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jun 2016 88,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,606 miles

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

N/S/F HEADLAMP GOING MISTY...

REVERSING LIGHT SWITCH DISCONNECTED..WIRES CUT? MAY NEED NEW SWITCH...

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

oil leak o/s of engine.. gearbox leaking oil?

pump up tyres and service...

Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,027 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 80,827 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 77,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r. wheel cylinder starting to leak. both front link arms worn. do tracking.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,165 miles

n/s/r. wheel cylinder starting to leak. both front link arms worn. do tracking.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,692 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,346 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,443 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,745 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,347 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 54,347 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,024 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2005 43,642 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 JTW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 JTW, 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 JTW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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