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M3 LYB

1999 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,922 mi
Last recorded78,922 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 LYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,922 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,966 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 61,085 miles

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

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

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

smell of diesel in engine bay no sign of a leek at time of test

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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M3 LYB is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M3 LYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 LYB registered?

M3 LYB is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is M3 LYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 LYB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M3 LYB have outstanding finance?

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