No, V285 GAB is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for V285 GAB?

The MOT for V285 GAB is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 August 2015.

What is the recorded mileage of V285 GAB?

The recorded mileage for V285 GAB is 136,206 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V285 GAB ULEZ compliant?

No, V285 GAB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · V285 GAB

V285 GAB

1999 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 136,206 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 16/08/2015
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 136,206 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/08/2015

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 136,206 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1999
Engine: 1989cc

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V285 GAB Key Findings

14 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2014
136,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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V285 GAB Mileage History

13/08/200594,796 mi
14/08/2006103,250 mi+8,454 mi
16/08/2007110,590 mi+7,340 mi
13/08/2008117,334 mi+6,744 mi
13/08/2008117,334 mi
14/08/2009122,601 mi+5,267 mi
14/08/2009122,601 mi
12/08/2010129,142 mi+6,541 mi
12/08/2010129,142 mi
10/08/2011133,379 mi+4,237 mi
10/08/2012133,707 mi+328 mi
14/08/2013134,365 mi+658 mi
15/08/2013134,365 mi
12/08/2014136,206 mi+1,841 mi

Average of roughly 4,603 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

V285 GAB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 17:15

MOT Analysis

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14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Focus (V285 GAB) between August 2005 and August 2014.

The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 12 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.

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