CarVerify

Free Car Check

V257 GNJ

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,144 mi
Last recorded113,144 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 113,144 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 113,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 105,609 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust joint rusty

fuel tank strap corroded

offside mirror loose

Fail 2 Jan 2015 105,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

front exhaust joint rusty

fuel tank strap corroded

offside mirror loose

Pass 23 Dec 2013 86,257 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER SECTION-SUSPECT SLIGHT PUNCTURE REPLACE SOON

Fail 23 Dec 2013 86,257 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER SECTION-SUSPECT SLIGHT PUNCTURE REPLACE SOON

Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,413 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 80,409 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1/front head light lens fadeing

5/front wiper blade fraed on end

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,384 miles

engine oil level low

nearside and offside front tyres wear low in pressure

nearside front bumper damage

nearside front wiper blade rubber slighty split

Pass 10 Jan 2011 68,909 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 68,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 61,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,731 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 56,001 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,001 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,960 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,889 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V257 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V257 GNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V257 GNJ?

You can check the full history of V257 GNJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V257 GNJ registered?

V257 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V257 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V257 GNJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V257 GNJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V257 GNJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.