1999 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · T791 ALJ
1999 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/05/1999. Recorded mileage 129,148 miles. MOT valid until 11/01/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,148 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
T791 ALJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 129,148 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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T791 ALJ Mileage History
- 12/01/2024106,555 mi
- 06/01/2025119,552 mi+12,997 mi
- 06/01/2025119,552 mi
- 08/01/2026129,148 mi+9,596 mi
- 12/01/2026129,148 mi
Average of roughly 11,288 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T791 ALJ 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 (T791 ALJ) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 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: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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