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W169 RCS

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,378 mi
Last recorded134,378 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 RCS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 134,378 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 130,565 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 127,599 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 123,765 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 123,765 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 120,236 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 116,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 113,933 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 109,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 103,678 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 97,872 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 91,072 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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W169 RCS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W169 RCS, 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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What year was W169 RCS registered?

W169 RCS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W169 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W169 RCS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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