The road tax status for V628 DFV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for V628 DFV?

The MOT for V628 DFV is valid and due for renewal on or before 8 January 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of V628 DFV?

The recorded mileage for V628 DFV is 62,989 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is V628 DFV ULEZ compliant?

No, V628 DFV 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

MOT Valid

1999 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · V628 DFV

V628 DFV

1999 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 62,989 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 08 Jan 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 62,989 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1999

Engine

1596cc

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V628 DFV Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/12/2025
62,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)

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V628 DFV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Nov 2026, 14:56

MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Ford Focus (V628 DFV) between June 2006 and December 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 29 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 39 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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V628 DFV Mileage History

19/06/200636,551 mi
12/07/200741,258 mi+4,707 mi
10/07/200844,908 mi+3,650 mi
06/07/200946,665 mi+1,757 mi
07/07/201049,157 mi+2,492 mi
06/07/201152,008 mi+2,851 mi
05/07/201253,783 mi+1,775 mi
09/07/201355,489 mi+1,706 mi
14/07/201456,470 mi+981 mi
14/07/201456,470 mi
08/07/201557,974 mi+1,504 mi
08/07/201557,974 mi
28/06/201659,383 mi+1,409 mi
04/07/201760,213 mi+830 mi
04/07/201760,213 mi
02/07/201861,018 mi+805 mi
02/07/201861,018 mi
04/07/201961,659 mi+641 mi
04/07/201961,659 mi
21/12/202062,258 mi+599 mi
23/12/202062,258 mi
05/01/202262,375 mi+117 mi
09/01/202262,375 mi
29/12/202262,563 mi+188 mi
30/12/202262,563 mi
02/01/202462,686 mi+123 mi
02/01/202462,686 mi
23/12/202462,797 mi+111 mi
23/12/202462,797 mi
29/12/202562,989 mi+192 mi
29/12/202562,989 mi

Average of roughly 1,354 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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