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W118 RCF

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,640 mi
Last recorded90,640 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 RCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 90,640 miles

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 11 Jan 2013 90,640 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak on engine

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Aug 2011 85,812 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 85,807 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

advise o/s.r trailing arm front support bush showing signs of fatigue

advise screws in both rear tyres

advise slight distortion in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 75,512 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,512 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise rear metal b/pipes before flexi hoses showing signs of corrosion marked with chalk

advise slight exhaust blow at center section joint

Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,251 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 67,803 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 67,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 May 2007 64,715 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 64,715 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 61,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W118 RCF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W118 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.

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W118 RCF is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2000.

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