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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

MOT and tax check (sample report, made-up data)

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Nothing serious, but 1 thing to check Still view the car in person and check the V5C logbook matches.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Outstanding financeIncluded in the full history check
    Not in this check
  • StolenIncluded in the full history check
    Not in this check
  • Written offIncluded in the full history check
    Not in this check
  • ScrappedIncluded in the full history check
    Not in this check
  • Safety recallsIncluded in the full history check
    Not in this check
  • Taxi useIncluded in the full history check
    Not in this check

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

A valuation is included in the full history check.

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

Tyres

Front
215/50 R17, 33 psi
Rear
215/50 R17, 33 psi

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

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