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W181 RCS

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,908 mi
Last recorded97,908 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 RCS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 97,908 miles

Both front tyres unevenly worn

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 97,908 miles

Both front tyres unevenly worn

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 92,638 miles

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 92,638 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 86,685 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 85,286 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,286 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,090 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 82,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 77,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,803 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,507 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 58,705 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,150 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 6 Jul 2007 45,704 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 39,169 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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W181 RCS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W181 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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W181 RCS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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