1999 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · V221 DVF
1999 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 242,128 km. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 242,128 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V221 DVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2024
- 242,128 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V221 DVF 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 (V221 DVF) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2024 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 (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
V221 DVF Odometer History
- 03/08/2022217,338 km
- 01/08/2023228,300 km+10,962 km
- 01/08/2023228,300 km
- 23/07/2024242,128 km+13,828 km
- 24/07/2024242,128 km
Average of roughly 12,556 km 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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