1999 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · V385 DGO
1999 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 97,896 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V385 DGO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2023
- 97,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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V385 DGO Mileage History
- 11/02/202292,174 mi
- 11/02/202292,174 mi
- 08/02/202397,896 mi+5,722 mi
Average of roughly 5,774 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
V385 DGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Focus (V385 DGO) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
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