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T297 CJW

1999 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,225 mi
Last recorded149,225 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 CJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 149,225 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 149,225 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf dip bulb retaining clip faulty

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 17 Oct 2011 138,414 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 138,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 129,287 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 117,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 108,410 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 99,515 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 99,511 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 88,273 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 88,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 77,179 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 77,176 miles

Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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T297 CJW is a 1999 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T297 CJW, 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 T297 CJW registered?

T297 CJW is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T297 CJW safe to buy?

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