1999 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · V218 FAU
1999 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 94,948 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2018.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V218 FAU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2017
- 94,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V218 FAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Focus (V218 FAU) between March 2006 and September 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
V218 FAU Mileage History
- 06/03/200638,558 mi
- 12/03/200743,973 mi+5,415 mi
- 10/03/200848,816 mi+4,843 mi
- 05/03/200951,531 mi+2,715 mi
- 23/03/201053,439 mi+1,908 mi
- 23/03/201157,470 mi+4,031 mi
- 23/03/201157,470 mi
- 10/09/201260,582 mi+3,112 mi
- 14/09/201260,593 mi+11 mi
- 28/08/201367,754 mi+7,161 mi
- 26/08/201474,523 mi+6,769 mi
- 14/09/201582,095 mi+7,572 mi
- 24/09/201688,106 mi+6,011 mi
- 05/09/201794,948 mi+6,842 mi
Average of roughly 4,903 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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