1999 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · T397 HSO
1999 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 153,001 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T397 HSO Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2009
- 153,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T397 HSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Focus (T397 HSO) between August 2005 and June 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2009 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”.
T397 HSO Mileage History
- 17/08/200589,315 mi
- 21/08/2006106,863 mi+17,548 mi
- 22/08/2006106,863 mi
- 22/08/200712,638 mi-94,225 mi
- 15/08/2008140,875 mi+128,237 mi
- 15/08/2008140,875 mi
- 04/06/2009153,001 mi+12,126 mi
Average of roughly 16,767 miles per year across 7 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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