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W136 RDF

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,212 mi
Last recorded145,212 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 145,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 135,406 miles

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

plastic seal covers fitted

slight play nsf antirollbar link

slight play nsr antirollbar link

underside of rad damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2015 128,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 121,041 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 121,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 118,614 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 118,614 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 113,913 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 113,913 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 107,497 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 107,497 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 104,093 miles

exhaust system is rusty

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

offside front tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall perishing

offside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

slight engine oil leak

slight inner rack joint play both sides

Fail 14 Apr 2010 104,093 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system is rusty

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

offside front tyre has 2mm tread and outer side wall perishing

offside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

slight engine oil leak

slight inner rack joint play both sides

Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,650 miles

drivers door mirror cover slightly insecure

middle exhaust box outer skin is corroded

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

Fail 15 Apr 2009 97,650 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

drivers door mirror cover slightly insecure

middle exhaust box outer skin is corroded

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 9 Apr 2008 90,081 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 84,014 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 147,247 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 RDF is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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