CarVerify

Free Car Check

V436 GJR

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1989cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,602 mi
Last recorded93,602 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationV436 GJR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 93,602 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 93,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 89,012 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front damaged slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2020 86,954 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front damaged

Rear fuel tank strap heavy surface corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

power steering fluid near min level

Fail 24 Mar 2020 86,954 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front damaged

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear fuel tank strap heavy surface corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

power steering fluid near min level

Pass 19 Mar 2019 83,106 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper is taped to the wing

Offside Front outer sill is a little rusty

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low on inner edges 3mm 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

exhaust back box has a slight blow

front exhaust is a little rusty

fuel tank strap is a little rusty

small stone chips too front windscreen

small weep of coolent from bottem of the radiator

Fail 19 Mar 2019 83,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper is taped to the wing

Offside Front outer sill is a little rusty

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front low on inner edges 3mm 195/60r15 88h (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

exhaust back box has a slight blow

front exhaust is a little rusty

fuel tank strap is a little rusty

small stone chips too front windscreen

small weep of coolent from bottem of the radiator

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,291 miles

o/s/f bumper is taped to the wing

slight corrosion to the o/s/f outer sill

small coolent leak from n/s/f lower edge of the rad

small stone chip in the o/s/f windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,684 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Mar 2017 72,683 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,271 miles

exhaust flexi pipe outer casing deteriorated

n/s/r wheel rim slightly buckled

oil leak

rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,195 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,411 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 61,411 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,786 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 52,786 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,497 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,582 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,383 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 2 May 2007 31,555 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 28,447 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

V436 GJR is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V436 GJR, 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 V436 GJR?

You can check the full history of V436 GJR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V436 GJR registered?

V436 GJR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V436 GJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V436 GJR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V436 GJR 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 V436 GJR. 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.