CarVerify

Free Car Check

V778 GUR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,537 mi
Last recorded128,537 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
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

RegistrationV778 GUR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 128,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in OSR anti roll bar link

Play in both front anti roll bar links

Play/knocking in steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2013 128,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Play in OSR anti roll bar link

Play in both front anti roll bar links

Play/knocking in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2012 118,276 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 118,276 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 104,471 miles

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes debonding

nearside and offside front to rear metal brake lines corroded (rear sections)

nearside and offside rear track arm bushes debonding

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes debonding

nearside front and offside front metal brake lines corroded

offside front tyre nail in tread and worn on inner edge

power steering belt cracked and power steering pump damp

Fail 18 Jan 2011 104,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes debonding

nearside and offside front to rear metal brake lines corroded (rear sections)

nearside and offside rear track arm bushes debonding

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes debonding

nearside front and offside front metal brake lines corroded

offside front tyre nail in tread and worn on inner edge

power steering belt cracked and power steering pump damp

Pass 18 Jan 2010 100,945 miles

all rear suspension bushes worn

front brake pads worn

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear brake lines corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2010 100,945 miles

all rear suspension bushes worn

front brake pads worn

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded

offside and nearside rear brake lines corroded

offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2009 97,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

center exhaust pipe corroded

offside and nearside rear lower antiroll bar link arm bushes split

offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2009 97,343 miles

center exhaust pipe corroded

offside and nearside rear lower antiroll bar link arm bushes split

offside and nearside rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,222 miles

front discs corroded x2.

nsf brake pipe corroded.

osf brake pipe corroded(BORDERLINE)!!!!!!

osf fog light cracked.

osr and nsr brake pipes corroded x2.

rear sections of both main front to rear brake pipes corroded x2.

slight noise from aux belt area possible worn belt or idler puller starting to wear.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 82,489 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

o/s front fog light cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2006 76,664 miles

nsf brake pipe slightly corroded!!!!!!!!

osf brake pipe slightly corroded!!!

Pass 21 Jan 2005 70,446 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

V778 GUR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V778 GUR, 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 V778 GUR?

You can check the full history of V778 GUR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V778 GUR registered?

V778 GUR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V778 GUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V778 GUR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V778 GUR 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 V778 GUR. 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.