1999 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · DLZ 8661
1999 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 73,624 miles. MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DLZ 8661 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 73,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DLZ 8661 Mileage History
- 31/01/202469,717 mi
- 03/02/202572,020 mi+2,303 mi
- 11/02/202572,022 mi+2 mi
- 21/01/202673,624 mi+1,602 mi
- 21/01/202673,624 mi
Average of roughly 1,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DLZ 8661 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Focus (DLZ 8661) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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