1999 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · T740 BDP
1999 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/07/1999. Recorded mileage 97,988 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22/04/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1796cc
T740 BDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 97,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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T740 BDP Mileage History
- 18/08/202369,180 mi
- 20/08/202483,202 mi+14,022 mi
- 02/09/202483,861 mi+659 mi
- 02/07/202597,671 mi+13,810 mi
- 14/07/202597,988 mi+317 mi
Average of roughly 15,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T740 BDP 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 (T740 BDP) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 July 2025 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 (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & rear exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))”.
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