If you buy a used car, it is your responsibility to make sure that there is no outstanding hire purchase finance owing on the vehicle. If you buy a used car without checking this, the bank to whom the finance is owed could seize the vehicle. As part of the detailed Motorcheck report, every FordSelect car has been checked against the official Hire Purchase database in Ireland – so you can be certain you are not buying a car that a bank still has an interest in.

Of the thousands of cars that are written off by insurance companies each year, a surprising amount are subsequently repaired and sold on. This is a particular problem in Ireland, as there is no official test for cars that have been badly damaged and repaired (as there is in the UK). Motorcheck searches for any record of the vehicle having been written off in Ireland and the UK and this forms part of a full check or history check.

To combat the widespread issue of car clocking, Motorcheck provides an odometer check for used car buyers as well as a free national mileage registry for Ireland. Every Motorcheck report compares your odometer reading with any previous odometer readings that have been recorded. This enables us to establish any discrepancies against previous readings.

Of the 13,000+ cars stolen in Ireland every year, more than 2,000 are never recovered. Motorcheck uses its own stolen vehicle database to ensure no car listed on FordSelect has ever been stolen.

The Motorcheck database contains a record of the original chassis (VIN) number for each vehicle as it was recorded at first registration, and the NCT certificate number issued by the test centre. This means we can make sure the chassis numbers on all FordSelect vehicles tally with the originals.

Each report confirms if the vehicle has been imported into Ireland along with the date of first registration in Ireland, the country of previous origin and the previous registration number. If the vehicle has been imported from the UK or Northern Ireland its previous history before importation is also included with every full check. purchased.

If the vehicle you are checking has been licensed for use as a taxi, hackney or rental car this will be highlighted in your report. A car that has been previously used as a taxi or hackney may depreciate in value quicker than a car that has been used privately, and that is something you need to be aware of.

The Motorcheck database contains a record of the original colour for each vehicle as it was recorded at first registration. This enables us to make sure the original colour matches with the current colour, and confirm the vehicle has not been involved in any major modification of its original colour.

The Motorcheck database contains a record of the original chassis (VIN) and engine number for each vehicle as it was recorded at first registration. This enables us to compare the vehicle's original engine number with the current engine number.

Your Motorcheck report will show if the vehicle’s road tax is current as well as the expiry date of its existing disc and expiry dates of previous discs (where available). If the road tax is not current, Motorcheck will tell you how long the vehicle has been off the road.

Each Motorcheck report shows if the vehicle has a current valid NCT and the NCT due date, ensuring that all FordSelect vehicles have a valid NCT.

Motorcheck has details on over 4,000 vehicle recalls throughout the EU, and can indicate if a vehicle has ever been subject to a notified recall by the manufactutrer. It also gives details about the problem and shows the recommended repair. With this information, we can ascertain that all necessary repairs have been completed as advised.

A Motorcheck report includes the number of previous owners that have been recorded for the vehicle as well as the last date of sale. Where Motorcheck believes that the number of owners is above average for the vehicle’s age, we (and you) will be advised accordingly.

All Motorcheck reports indicate the CO2 emissions data for the vehicle and show the relevant CO2 rating and annual road tax charge.

Euro-NCAP is regarded as the definitive European safety performance rating for cars. It provides car buyers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety level of all cars sold in Europe. Motorcheck provides the original Euro-NCAP safety rating for all cars listed on FordSelect.