1999 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · V853 DRU
1999 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1999. Recorded mileage 67,263 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,263 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
V853 DRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 67,263 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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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V853 DRU Mileage History
- 23/11/202362,859 mi
- 23/11/202362,859 mi
- 19/11/202464,726 mi+1,867 mi
- 19/11/202464,726 mi
- 13/11/202567,263 mi+2,537 mi
Average of roughly 2,231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V853 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 (V853 DRU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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