1999 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · V378 DMR
1999 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1999. Recorded mileage 129,419 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1596cc
V378 DMR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2023
- 129,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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V378 DMR Mileage History
- 04/08/2022122,138 mi
- 04/08/2022122,138 mi
- 05/08/2023129,378 mi+7,240 mi
- 08/08/2023129,419 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 7,207 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
V378 DMR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Focus (V378 DMR) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2023 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 (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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