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An example report for a made-up car. Its registration, CH19 ISR, can’t be issued, and every record in it is invented, including the problems it finds, so you can see how they’re flagged.

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Illustration of a blue 2019 Ford Focus

CH19 ISR

Ford Focus

Full history check (sample report, made-up data)

2 problems found Read the details below before you agree a price.
  • MOTValid until 14 Mar 2027
    Clear
  • Road taxTaxed until 1 Apr 2027
    Clear
  • MileageNever went down across 6 MOT readings
    Clear
  • MOT historyNo gaps of more than 13 months
    Clear
  • Yearly mileageAround 7,900 miles a year (UK average about 7,000)
    Clear
  • Dangerous defectsNone recorded at any MOT
    Clear
  • Export markerNot marked for export
    Clear
  • London ULEZMeets the ULEZ standard
    Clear
  • Outstanding finance1 finance agreement recorded. The lender may own the car.
    Problem found
  • StolenNot on the police stolen vehicle register
    Clear
  • Written offCategory N write-off recorded. See the insurance records below.
    Problem found
  • ScrappedNot recorded as scrapped
    Clear
  • Safety recalls1 safety recall outstanding. See the details below.
    Check this
  • Taxi useNo taxi or private hire licence found
    Clear
  • Plate changes1 plate change. See the previous registrations below.
    Check this
  • Previous keepers3 previous keepers, so it's now on its 4th keeper
    Clear
  • Colour changesStill its original colour
    Clear

Category N write-off

Recorded on 14 Aug 2021 by Example Insurance plc (sample).

Damage recorded to the Front and Front offside. Cause: accident. Offside is the driver's side.

Non-structural damage. It can be repaired and driven again, but is usually worth less and can cost more to insure.

FRONTREAROFFSIDE (DRIVER)NEARSIDE

Safety recall outstanding

Sample recall: a rear suspension bracket may crack over time. a dealer will inspect it and replace it if needed, free of charge..

Recall work is free at the manufacturer's dealers, whoever owns the car. Ask the seller for proof it's been done, or give a dealer the registration to check and book it.

Finance agreement

With Example Motor Finance Ltd (sample).

PCP agreement taken out on 20 Nov 2024 for 48 months, due to end in November 2028. Agreement number SAMPLE-000123. Lender's phone number 01632 960123.

Vehicle on the agreement: Ford Focus ST-Line.

If it's still outstanding, the lender owns the car until it's paid off. Ask the seller for a settlement letter.

Tax and MOT

MOT

Clear

Valid

Expires 14 Mar 2027In 4 months

Road tax

Clear

Taxed

Due 1 Apr 2027In 5 months

Vehicle details

Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Year of manufacture
2019
First registered
15 Mar 2019
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
999 cc
CO2 emissions
112 g/km
Euro status
EURO 6
Wheelplan
2 Axle Rigid Body
Logbook (V5C) last issued
28 Nov 2024
VIN
042 (last 3 characters)

Valuation

Private sale£9,600 to £10,300

What it typically sells for between private buyers, from average to clean condition.

At a dealer
£11,450
Part exchange
£8,650
Trade, average condition
£8,300
At auction
£8,100
Price when new
£23,995

A guide based on 59,338 miles, valued on 1 Nov 2026. Condition, service history and options all affect the price.

Running costs

Fuel

£1,240.39 a year (about £103.37 a month)

Based on 50.4 mpg combined and the UK average petrol price of 174.1p a litre (week of 26 Oct 2026). The mileage starts at this car’s average from its MOT history. Real-world economy is usually a little lower than the official figure.

Road tax

Standard rate, for cars registered from April 2017

12 months
£200.00
12 months by Direct Debit
£210.00
6 months
£110.00
6 months by Direct Debit
£105.00

Current DVLA rates. Tax status: Taxed, due 1 Apr 2027.

London ULEZ

Meets the standard

Petrol cars need Euro 4. This car is recorded as Euro 6.

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Safety rating

5 star Euro NCAP rating

Adult occupant
85%
Child occupant
87%
Pedestrian
72%
Safety assist
75%

Specification

Model

Model
Focus ST-Line 1.0 EcoBoost 125
Body
Hatchback
Doors
5
Seats
5

Engine and performance

Fuel
Petrol
Engine
999 cc, 3 cylinders, turbocharged
Gearbox
Manual, 6 speed
Drive
FWD
Power
123 bhp / 125 PS
Torque
170 Nm
0 to 60 mph
9.9 seconds
Top speed
124 mph

Fuel economy

Combined
50.4 mpg
WLTP combined
47.1 to 51.4 mpg
Fuel tank
52 litres
Euro standard
Euro Euro 6

Dimensions and weight

Length x width x height
4,378 x 1,825 x 1,454 mm
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
Kerb weight
1,322 kg
Gross weight
1,820 kg
Towing, braked
1,200 kg
Towing, unbraked
650 kg

Wheels and tyres

This model was sold with more than one wheel size. Check the size printed on the tyre wall, then use the pressures for that size.

Tyre sizeLoad and speed ratingWheelPressurePressure when fully loaded
Front & rear215/50R17StandardFront & rear95VFront & rear7 x 17, offset 50 mmFront & rear33 psi (2.3 bar)Front38 psi (2.6 bar)Rear41 psi (2.8 bar)
Front & rear235/40R18Front & rear95YFront & rear7.5 x 18, offset 50 mmFront & rear35 psi (2.4 bar)Front39 psi (2.7 bar)Rear42 psi (2.9 bar)

The official pressures are also on the label inside the driver’s door frame or fuel filler flap.

Wheel fitting

Stud pattern (PCD)
5x108
Centre bore
63.4 mm
Nut or bolt thread
M12x1.5
Nut or bolt head size
19 mm
Bolt length
26 mm
Tightening torque
135 Nm

Standard equipment

Fitted to every car of this model and version when new, so this car should have it.

Audio and Communications

  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Bluetooth hands-free phone
  • DAB digital radio
  • SYNC 3 with 8-inch touchscreen

Exterior Features

  • Electric folding door mirrors
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Privacy glass
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • ST-Line body styling kit

Interior Features

  • Air conditioning
  • Cruise control with speed limiter
  • Keyless start
  • Leather flat-bottomed steering wheel
  • Sports front seats

Mechanical Features

  • Auto start-stop
  • Hill start assist
  • Sports suspension

Safety and Security

  • ISOFIX rear seat mountings
  • Lane keeping aid
  • Pre-collision assist with emergency braking
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Tyre pressure monitoring

Wheels

  • 17-inch alloy wheels

Options available when new

Extras that could be added when the car was ordered, with the original price. They aren’t necessarily fitted to this car, so check that any extras in the advert are fitted.

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Audio and Communications

  • B&O premium sound system£500

Exterior Features

  • Metallic paint£575
  • Panoramic glass roof£750

Interior Features

  • Winter Pack: heated front seats, steering wheel and windscreen£450

Safety and Security

  • Rear view camera£250

Wheels

  • 18-inch alloy wheels£500

Mileage

Odometer readings recorded at each MOT, starting from first registration, when it was new (dashed). A reading lower than an earlier one is marked in red.

015k30k45k60k202020222024202654,536 miles
Last recorded 54,536 miles on 9 Mar 2026 Around 7,900 miles a year since it was first registered
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MOT dateMilesNote
15 Mar 20190First registered (new, so assumed)
9 Mar 202224,310
9 Mar 202331,811
6 Mar 202439,337
9 Mar 202439,349
9 Mar 202546,924
9 Mar 202654,536

MOT history

6 tests, 1 failed. Advisories are problems the tester expects to need attention soon.

  1. 9 Mar 2026

    Passed 54,536 miles, valid until 14 Mar 2027
  2. 9 Mar 2025

    Passed 46,924 miles, valid until 14 Mar 2026
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated (3.4 (b))
  3. 9 Mar 2024

    Passed 39,349 miles, valid until 14 Mar 2025
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. 6 Mar 2024

    Failed 39,337 miles
    • MajorNearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. 9 Mar 2023

    Passed 31,811 miles, valid until 14 Mar 2024
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. 9 Mar 2022

    Passed 24,310 miles, valid until 14 Mar 2023

Previous registrations

Private plates are common.

  • CH19 IRB changed to CH19 ISRChanged 12 May 2023

Keeper changes

  • New keeper 20 Nov 2024Became its 4th keeper
  • New keeper 2 Sep 2022Became its 3rd keeper
  • New keeper 18 Jun 2020Became its 2nd keeper

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