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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

V636 RCAMOT history

V636 RCA is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2022.

V636 RCA blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2023
Mileage
155,551 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V636 RCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V636 RCA was last recorded at 155,551 miles on 7 Jul 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,546 miles · 4 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,551 miles
  • 2021 – 151,459 miles
  • 2020 – 147,951 miles
  • 2019 – 143,577 miles
  • 2018 – 137,103 miles
  • 2017 – 132,428 miles
  • 2016 – 124,722 miles
  • 2015 – 113,553 miles
  • 2014 – 106,133 miles
  • 2013 – 102,928 miles
  • 2012 – 98,331 miles
  • 2011 – 93,830 miles
  • 2010 – 84,784 miles
  • 2009 – 73,251 miles
  • 2008 – 66,368 miles
  • 2007 – 62,233 miles
  • 2006 – 55,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,551 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,551 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,551 miles
    Test number
    994999103609
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,546 miles (+4,087)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,546 miles
    Test number
    384876992817
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass151,459 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    151,459 miles
    Test number
    756116898975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,951 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    147,951 miles
    Test number
    848696567568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail147,836 miles (+4,259)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,836 miles
    Test number
    238272594260
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass143,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,577 miles
    Test number
    818957871457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,577 miles (+6,474)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,577 miles
    Test number
    425829785468
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass137,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,103 miles
    Test number
    340393446431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,103 miles (+4,675)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,103 miles
    Test number
    576099115191
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass132,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,428 miles
    Test number
    304724618263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,428 miles (+7,706)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,428 miles
    Test number
    124359463801
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass124,722 miles (+11,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,722 miles
    Test number
    824413060675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass113,553 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,553 miles
    Test number
    989716405285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,344 miles (+7,211)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,344 miles
    Test number
    316749895105
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass106,133 miles (+3,205)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,133 miles
    Test number
    856100234205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBreather pipe split on rear of engine

  16. Fail102,928 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,928 miles
    Test number
    159062733251
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass102,928 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,928 miles
    Test number
    355972633205
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail102,925 miles (+4,594)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,925 miles
    Test number
    556469323289
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass98,331 miles (+4,501)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    98,331 miles
    Test number
    677623192191
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front panal and bonnet

  20. Pass93,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,830 miles
    Test number
    195066891120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,830 miles (+9,046)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,830 miles
    Test number
    755315591179
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass84,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,784 miles
    Test number
    292993980139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail84,784 miles (+11,533)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,784 miles
    Test number
    783112380155
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass73,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,251 miles
    Test number
    454531889137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,251 miles (+6,883)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,251 miles
    Test number
    273591889495
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/swiper blade split on ends

  26. Pass66,368 miles (+4,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,368 miles
    Test number
    844933088135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass62,233 miles (+6,410)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,233 miles
    Test number
    173491587139
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteRear wiper blade split
    • NoteWheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

  28. Pass55,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,823 miles
    Test number
    170030686119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail55,823 miles1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,823 miles
    Test number
    484234276185
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing & starting to split

Questions about V636 RCA

Does V636 RCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V636 RCA expired on 6 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V636 RCA?
The MOT on V636 RCA expired on 6 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V636 RCA done?
V636 RCA was recorded at 155,551 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2022, an average of 6,218 miles a year.
Has V636 RCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V636 RCA has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on V636 RCA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V636 RCA find?
V636 RCA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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