1999 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · V374 TAV
1999 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 124,328 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2013.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V374 TAV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2012
- 124,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V374 TAV 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 (V374 TAV) between January 2006 and February 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)”.
V374 TAV Mileage History
- 10/01/200668,927 mi
- 10/01/200668,927 mi
- 08/01/200777,171 mi+8,244 mi
- 09/01/200777,171 mi
- 05/01/200885,347 mi+8,176 mi
- 07/01/200885,347 mi
- 10/01/200996,008 mi+10,661 mi
- 12/01/200996,008 mi
- 07/01/2010104,725 mi+8,717 mi
- 07/01/2010104,725 mi
- 06/01/2011112,548 mi+7,823 mi
- 13/01/2011112,621 mi+73 mi
- 30/01/2012124,357 mi+11,736 mi
- 02/02/2012124,328 mi-29 mi
Average of roughly 9,140 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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