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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

W562 RCFMOT history

W562 RCF is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 62,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

W562 RCF blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2026
Mileage
62,597 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W562 RCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W562 RCF was last recorded at 62,597 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,917 miles · 22 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
680 miles
Average per year
1,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,597 miles
  • 2024 – 61,917 miles
  • 2023 – 60,995 miles
  • 2022 – 59,593 miles
  • 2021 – 58,177 miles
  • 2020 – 56,701 miles
  • 2019 – 56,053 miles
  • 2018 – 53,487 miles
  • 2017 – 51,885 miles
  • 2016 – 50,853 miles
  • 2015 – 49,387 miles
  • 2014 – 47,815 miles
  • 2013 – 46,103 miles
  • 2012 – 44,211 miles
  • 2011 – 41,327 miles
  • 2010 – 39,452 miles
  • 2009 – 36,644 miles
  • 2008 – 32,468 miles
  • 2007 – 29,337 miles
  • 2006 – 26,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,597 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside off car

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    62,597 miles
    Test number
    666496089088
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside off car

  2. Fail62,597 miles (+680)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,597 miles
    Test number
    801858253329
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside off car

  3. Pass61,917 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    61,917 miles
    Test number
    409365139644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,995 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,995 miles
    Test number
    184727156025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    59,593 miles
    Test number
    461491248700
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail59,593 miles (+1,416)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,593 miles
    Test number
    834547952641
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass58,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    58,177 miles
    Test number
    448103310873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail58,174 miles (+1,473)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,174 miles
    Test number
    888271598707
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass56,701 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,701 miles
    Test number
    375990910942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,053 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,053 miles
    Test number
    674306880040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,487 miles
    Test number
    367639079291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail53,487 miles (+1,602)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,487 miles
    Test number
    452082484218
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass51,885 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,885 miles
    Test number
    327306292189
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail51,885 miles (+1,032)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,885 miles
    Test number
    137696358624
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass50,853 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,853 miles
    Test number
    342913053556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail50,853 miles (+1,466)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,853 miles
    Test number
    297420940991
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass49,387 miles (+1,572)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,387 miles
    Test number
    189321965020
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • NoteVehicle has general corrosion to underside
    • NoteSill covers preventing full corrosion assesment
    • NoteVehicle underside very dirty

  18. Fail47,815 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,815 miles
    Test number
    228943764049
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • NoteVehicle has general corrosion to underside

  19. Pass47,815 miles (+1,712)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,815 miles
    Test number
    677003264025
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • NoteVehicle has general corrosion to underside

  20. Pass46,103 miles (+1,892)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    116888753425
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteGeneral corrision on underside
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear sub frame corroded

  21. Pass44,211 miles (+2,884)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,211 miles
    Test number
    698443272065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteVehicle has general corrosion

  22. Pass41,327 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,327 miles
    Test number
    286917361036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,452 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,452 miles
    Test number
    580573180041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,644 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,644 miles
    Test number
    213543389088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,468 miles (+3,131)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,468 miles
    Test number
    790398458074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,337 miles (+3,175)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,337 miles
    Test number
    124123977091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass26,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,162 miles
    Test number
    582871486023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W562 RCF

Does W562 RCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W562 RCF expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W562 RCF?
The MOT on W562 RCF expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W562 RCF done?
W562 RCF was recorded at 62,597 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 1,915 miles a year.
Has W562 RCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W562 RCF has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on W562 RCF 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 W562 RCF find?
W562 RCF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: general corrosion on underside off car.

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