1999 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · V130 DBJ
1999 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 118,250 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V130 DBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2025
- 118,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V130 DBJ 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 (V130 DBJ) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
V130 DBJ Mileage History
- 27/09/2023115,317 mi
- 30/09/2024117,328 mi+2,011 mi
- 30/09/2024117,330 mi+2 mi
- 29/09/2025118,248 mi+918 mi
- 29/09/2025118,250 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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