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AR08 RUD

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,744 mi
Last recorded127,744 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 RUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 127,744 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 107,918 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 107,918 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 88,070 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 80,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,474 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 55,076 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 48,047 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 45,466 miles

small chip in front screen

Fail 12 Feb 2020 45,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

small chip in front screen

Pass 24 Jan 2019 40,078 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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AR08 RUD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,156 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 AR08 RUD, 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 10 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR08 RUD registered?

AR08 RUD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2016.

Is AR08 RUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 RUD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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