CarVerify

Free Car Check

W178 GRS

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,756 mi
Last recorded53,756 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
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

RegistrationW178 GRS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 53,756 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 53,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,207 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly ?

Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,986 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,864 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,309 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 41,309 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

W178 GRS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 W178 GRS, 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 W178 GRS?

You can check the full history of W178 GRS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W178 GRS registered?

W178 GRS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W178 GRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 GRS shows 7 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 W178 GRS 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 W178 GRS. 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.