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W136 RCU

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,845 mi
Last recorded105,845 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 RCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 105,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,924 miles

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN BLACK WAX OIL NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

CENTRAL EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED DETERIORATED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST GAS LEAK

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH INNER WHEEL ARCH AND REAR CHASSIS AREA

Fail 29 Nov 2018 96,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN BLACK WAX OIL NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

CENTRAL EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED DETERIORATED BUT SECTION HAS NO EXHAUST GAS LEAK

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK AREA (2.1.5 (a))

REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH INNER WHEEL ARCH AND REAR CHASSIS AREA

Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,627 miles

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN BLACK WAX OIL NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak ENGINE AREA ()

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

Fail 8 Dec 2017 88,427 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN BLACK WAX OIL NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak ENGINE AREA ()

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

Pass 29 Dec 2016 85,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 85,295 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 81,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 May 2015 81,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,488 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,137 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 71,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 66,014 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,708 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,639 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,214 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 41,156 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 33,234 miles

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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W136 RCU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W136 RCU, 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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W136 RCU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W136 RCU safe to buy?

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