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W102 RCF

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,652 mi
Last recorded147,652 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW102 RCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 147,652 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 147,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front section of exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2011 136,911 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 136,911 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 122,756 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 114,822 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 114,822 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 107,736 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 107,736 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 93,747 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 93,747 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 77,091 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 77,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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
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W102 RCF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W102 RCF, 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

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What year was W102 RCF registered?

W102 RCF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W102 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W102 RCF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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