CarVerify

Free Car Check

V643 SEG

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,290 mi
Last recorded146,290 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationV643 SEG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
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

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 146,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 137,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 129,772 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 119,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 119,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 108,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

temporary repair to rear silencer.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 108,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

temporary repair to rear silencer.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heat shield loose over rear silencer.slight cracking in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 84,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

very slight roughness in n/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,635 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre cracking.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 65,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,678 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 55,501 miles

Advance corrosion to exhaust system.

Front brake disc's just within MOT limits for corrosion and wear.

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 50,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

long handbrake travel †r/number plate damaged

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

V643 SEG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V643 SEG, 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 V643 SEG?

You can check the full history of V643 SEG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V643 SEG registered?

V643 SEG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V643 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V643 SEG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V643 SEG 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 V643 SEG. 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.