1999 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · V720 DRU
1999 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 145,557 miles. MOT valid until 08/11/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1796cc
V720 DRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 145,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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V720 DRU Mileage History
- 06/11/2023142,417 mi
- 06/11/2023142,417 mi
- 04/11/2024144,531 mi+2,114 mi
- 04/11/2024144,531 mi
- 03/11/2025145,557 mi+1,026 mi
Average of roughly 1,575 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V720 DRU 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 (V720 DRU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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