1999 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · V167 EFT

This 1999 Ford Focus demonstrates a surprisingly stable maintenance trend in its twilight years, culminating in a clean pass on 235,240 miles on October 23, 2023. The vehicle secured consecutive first-time passes on November 4, 2021, and November 25, 2022, alongside an initial failure on the same day as its 2023 pass that was promptly rectified without generating any formal advisory notices. The absence of logged defects across these recent examinations indicates that previous keepers addressed routine upkeep diligently, though the lack of an MOT test in late 2024 or 2025 means the current roadworthiness status is unverified as of August 2026. Accumulating 235,240 miles over roughly twenty-seven years yields an average of 8,713 miles annually, aligning closely with typical UK motoring expectations for a vehicle of this era. The mileage progression shows steady utilization rather than periods of prolonged storage or extreme commercial punishment, which helps prevent the seized components and perished rubber often seen in standing vehicles. The MOT dataset is exceptionally clean regarding minor consumables, showing no repeat advisories for worn tyres, corroded brake lines, or leaking suspension dampeners during the observed four-year window. Inspecting this Focus in person requires a thorough examination of areas vulnerable to age-related degradation that standard MOT checks might not fully detail. Potential buyers must prioritize a ramp inspection to check the structural integrity of the sills, floorpan, and rear suspension mounting points for corrosion, which remains the primary failure mode for first-generation Focus models. Furthermore, checking the operation of the clutch, manual gearbox, and cooling system is essential to ensure the high-mileage powertrain remains dependable despite its clean test history.