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T286 RGE

1999 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,358 mi
Last recorded102,358 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 RGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 102,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and very low (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front body damage

Offside Rear tyre perishing and low

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear not good (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fuel tank pipes and straps are corroded

all exhaust heatsheild are loose

under body and suspension has heavy surface rust

Pass 23 May 2016 98,814 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit (tread)

Offside Front tyre getting low inner edge (tread)

exhaust heatshield loose

fuel filter and breather heavily corroded

heavy surface rust underbody and suspension

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 21 May 2016 98,814 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit (tread)

Offside Front tyre getting low inner edge (tread)

exhaust heatshield loose

fuel filter and breather heavily corroded

heavy surface rust underbody and suspension

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 8 May 2015 91,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipe has surface rust

n/s/r and o/s/f wheel rims slightly distorted

o/s mirror temp repaired

o/s/r tyre just starting to crack in tread

slight o/s/f corner body damage

Fail 8 May 2015 91,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front to rear brake pipe has surface rust

n/s/r and o/s/f wheel rims slightly distorted

o/s mirror temp repaired

o/s/r tyre just starting to crack in tread

slight o/s/f corner body damage

Pass 9 May 2014 84,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 May 2014 84,961 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 May 2013 75,502 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 May 2013 75,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 May 2012 67,286 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 67,286 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 May 2011 66,518 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 66,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 65,812 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,812 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,044 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 61,468 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 58,090 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 RGE is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RGE, 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 RGE is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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