Sample report
Full report preview with flagged issues
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Vehicle report
Your Vehicle
Registration Number
Vehicle details
FORD FOCUS TITANIUM
Black • Petrol
Issues found
13
Report status: completed
Overview
Report Summary
Finance
Uh oh!Outstanding finance recorded
Police stolen
Uh oh!Reported stolen to police
Insurance theft marker
Uh oh!Reported stolen to insurers
Write-off
Uh oh!Write-off category recorded
Scrapped
All goodNo scrapped marker
MOT status
Uh oh!MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024
Tax status
Uh oh!Tax status: SORN
Salvage auction
Uh oh!Salvage auction record found
Mileage
All goodLatest recorded mileage: 62,410 miles
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Finance check
See if the vehicle is linked to any outstanding finance agreements.
Data provided by Experian.
Uh oh!Outstanding finance
Yes
Records found
1
Stolen checks
Confirms police stolen status and highlights any insurer theft markers or loss records.
Uh oh!Police stolen (PNC)
Yes
Reported: 20 Aug 2023
Insurance theft marker
Yes
Loss date: 15 Aug 2023
Police force
Metropolitan Police
Updated: 08 Jan 2024
Insurance loss record
Yes
Loss date: 15 Aug 2023
Insurer: Aviva · Claim: CLM-845221
Updated: 10 Jan 2024
Write-off & condition
Highlights insurance write-offs, scrapped markers, and salvage records.
Uh oh!Scrapped marker
No
Certificate of destruction
No
Records found: 1
MOT history
Review the latest MOT result, expiry date, and any defects or advisories.
Uh oh!MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024.
Latest test date
15 Jun 2024
Latest result
FAILED
Expiry date
14 Jun 2025
Mileage
62,410 mi
Advisories
1
Major defects
1
Dangerous defects
1
Major defects
- Offside front brake pipe excessively corroded
Dangerous defects
- Nearside front tyre tread depth below legal limit
Advisories
- Oil leak, but not excessive
Mileage: 62,410 mi
Expiry: 14 Jun 2025
Major defects
- Offside front brake pipe excessively corroded
Dangerous defects
- Nearside front tyre tread depth below legal limit
Advisories
- Oil leak, but not excessive
Mileage: 65,900 mi
Expiry: 19 Jun 2024
Advisories
- Rear brake pads wearing thin
Mileage: 70,450 mi
Expiry: 09 Jun 2023
Mileage
Check the mileage trend across MOT tests for consistency.
Uh oh!No recorded mileage since 2024.
Tax status
Check the current tax and MOT status recorded with DVLA.
Uh oh!Tax status
SORN
Tax due: 01 Dec 2024
MOT status
Not valid
MOT expiry: 15 Jun 2024
Recall check
Confirms if any manufacturer safety recalls are outstanding.
Uh oh!Outstanding recall
Yes
Provider
DVSA
Export & import
Checks if the vehicle has been exported, imported, or flagged as non‑EU.
Uh oh!Exported
No
Date: 12 Oct 2019
Imported
Yes
Date: 01 Mar 2018
Non‑EU import
No
Was exported: Yes
Keeper history
Shows previous keepers, V5C issue dates, and keeper changes over time.
Uh oh!Previous keepers
6
Last keeper change
02 May 2023
V5C issued
01 Sept 2022
Source: UKVD
Source: Experian · Updated: 10 Jan 2024
Source: UKVD
Plate changes
Tracks cherished plate transfers and previous registration numbers.
Uh oh!Changes recorded
3
Latest change
10 May 2020
Current plate
AB12 CDE
Previous: YX15 ZZZ · Date: 10 May 2020
Previous: YX15 ZZZ · Date: 10 May 2020
Previous: AB12 CDE · Date: 14 Feb 2019
Colour changes
Tracks current, original, and previous colours recorded for the vehicle.
Uh oh!Current colour
Black
Original colour
Grey
Previous colours
1
Last change: 18 Jul 2021
Last colour
Grey
Salvage auction
Shows whether the vehicle has appeared at salvage auction.
Uh oh!Records found
1
Latest record
12 Nov 2022
Images
3
Date: 12 Nov 2022 · Mileage: 58,400 · Location: Leeds
Primary damage: Front · Secondary: Suspension
Images available: 3
Vehicle specs
Technical specs pulled from DVLA and vehicle data providers.
All goodFirst registered
2018-04-12
Manufacture year
2018
Euro status
Euro 6
Type approval
M1
Marked for export
No
Engine (cc)
1,498
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Gears
6
CO₂ (g/km)
125
Doors
5
Seats
5
Body type
Hatchback
Wheelplan
2 axle rigid body
Emission class
Euro 6
Wheelbase
Short
Engine number
ENG1234567
Height (mm)
1,476
Length (mm)
4,378
Width (mm)
1,825
Wheelbase (mm)
2,700
Gross weight (kg)
1,850
Kerb weight (kg)
1,318
Performance & economy
Key performance figures and fuel economy stats from vehicle data providers.
All goodPower (bhp)
150
Power (kW)
110
Torque (Nm)
240
Torque (lb-ft)
177
0–60 mph
8.5s
0–100 km/h
9s
Top speed (mph)
130
Top speed (km/h)
209
Combined mpg
52.3
Combined L/100km
5.4
Extra urban mpg
62.8
Extra urban L/100km
4.5
Safety ratings
Euro NCAP scores for occupant protection and safety assist.
All goodOverall rating
5 / 5
Adult occupant
87%
Child occupant
84%
Pedestrian protection
72%
Safety assist
75%
Tax band
CO₂ banding and road tax rates based on DVLA and vehicle data.
All goodCO₂ band
G
CO₂ emissions: 125 g/km
Annual rates
First year: £220
Standard: £180
Identity checks
Shows the reported VRM and the last digits of the VIN from providers.
All goodReported VRM
AB12 CDE
Reported VIN
*************2345
Identity check
FAILED
Check date: 09 Jan 2024
Previous searches
Shows prior history checks performed on this vehicle.
Uh oh!Searches recorded
2
Latest search
05 Jan 2024
Business type
Motor trader
Time: 14:22
Time: 09:41
Indemnity
Coverage and protection details included with the report.
All goodCoverage months
12
Coverage limit
£10,000
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