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P13 CSP

1999 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

127,049 mi
Last recorded127,049 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Focus94,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 CSP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 127,049 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 124,530 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 120,502 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 120,502 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 116,519 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 116,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 115,267 miles

Light underside corrosion to rear closing panels

Pass 26 Mar 2020 111,837 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 111,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,617 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 107,613 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 104,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 23 Mar 2017 99,857 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,090 miles

Offside Rear Closing panel slightly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 95,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Closing panel slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,277 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,272 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 65,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 65,035 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 59,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 59,860 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,535 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 58,981 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 50,282 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,271 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2005 45,395 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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P13 CSP is a 1999 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 P13 CSP, 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 P13 CSP registered?

P13 CSP is a 1999 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 August 1999.

Is P13 CSP safe to buy?

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