1999 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · V578 ELO
1999 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 97,864 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2013.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Oct 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V578 ELO Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2012
- 97,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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V578 ELO Mileage History
- 30/09/200649,437 mi
- 25/09/200758,434 mi+8,997 mi
- 25/09/200758,434 mi
- 30/09/200866,629 mi+8,195 mi
- 01/10/200974,494 mi+7,865 mi
- 28/09/201081,810 mi+7,316 mi
- 28/09/201081,810 mi
- 30/09/201189,375 mi+7,565 mi
- 30/09/201189,375 mi
- 28/09/201297,864 mi+8,489 mi
Average of roughly 8,077 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
V578 ELO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Focus (V578 ELO) between September 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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