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M3 NPD

1999 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,654 mi
Last recorded121,654 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 NPD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2013 121,654 miles

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust cat noise

offside front brake pipe rusty

offside rear brake pipe rusty

oil over steering rack

outter cover sills fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 120,295 miles

cat noisy

child seats fitted

exhaust heat shield broken

off side front tyre low on edge

poor pattern near side front head lights

Pass 30 Mar 2011 118,727 miles

baby seat fitted to near side rear seat

covers over outer sills

slight exhaust blow rear box joint

Fail 29 Mar 2011 118,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

baby seat fitted to near side rear seat

covers over outer sills

slight exhaust blow rear box joint

Pass 31 Mar 2010 117,258 miles

Oil leak

offside tyre wearing on outter edge

outter cover sills fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2010 117,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

offside tyre wearing on outter edge

outter cover sills fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2009 114,668 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear coil springs corroded

offside headlight on high limit and nearside headlight on low limit

pinhole offside outer driveshaft gaiter

slight distortion front brakes

surface rust front brake discs

Fail 13 Mar 2009 114,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear coil springs corroded

offside headlight on high limit and nearside headlight on low limit

pinhole offside outer driveshaft gaiter

slight distortion front brakes

surface rust front brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2008 105,002 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 93,099 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 90,269 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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M3 NPD is a 1999 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M3 NPD, 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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M3 NPD is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 November 1999.

Is M3 NPD safe to buy?

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