Official DVLA Record

1998 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · S85 ADV

S85 ADV

1998 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/10/1998. Recorded mileage 76,987 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04/11/2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
76,987 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/11/2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1596cc

S85 ADV Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2021
  • 76,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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S85 ADV Mileage History

  1. 29/10/202176,987 mi
  2. 29/10/202176,987 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

S85 ADV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Focus (S85 ADV) between October 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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