CarVerify

Free Car Check

V850 GKW

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,218 mi
Last recorded110,218 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
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

RegistrationV850 GKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
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

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 110,218 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 110,218 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 97,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,159 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 80,079 miles

head light glass deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2010 80,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

head light glass deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,310 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

fuel tank sheild fixings started to split

incorrect wiper blade fitted to offside

nearside front tyre2mm offside front tyre 3mm

neraside number plate light rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2009 69,310 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel tank sheild fixings started to split

incorrect wiper blade fitted to offside

nearside front tyre2mm offside front tyre 3mm

neraside number plate light rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2008 61,356 miles

advise rear discs poor condition

advise steel feeds to o/s & n/s front flexibles rusty replace as soon as possible

advise steel feeds to o/s & n/s rear flexible brake hoses rusty replace as soon as possible

strong advise n/s rear tyre perrished & spliting replace as soon as possible

Fail 25 Mar 2008 61,356 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise rear discs poor condition

advise steel feeds to o/s & n/s front flexibles rusty replace as soon as possible

advise steel feeds to o/s & n/s rear flexible brake hoses rusty replace as soon as possible

strong advise n/s rear tyre perrished & spliting replace as soon as possible

Fail 19 Mar 2007 56,640 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to fully acess outer sills/arches due to plastic covers

Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,640 miles

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

unable to fully acess outer sills/arches due to plastic covers

Fail 28 Mar 2006 48,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 48,776 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

V850 GKW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V850 GKW, 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 V850 GKW?

You can check the full history of V850 GKW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V850 GKW registered?

V850 GKW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V850 GKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V850 GKW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V850 GKW 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 V850 GKW. 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.