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AX66 RCO

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,244 mi
Last recorded68,244 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX66 RCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 68,244 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2026 68,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 64,048 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 64,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has small cuts and stones not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 51,984 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges and smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Some very slight play in steering/suspension noted at offside front wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2022 45,367 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 45,367 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 38,194 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 24,652 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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AX66 RCO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX66 RCO, 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 AX66 RCO registered?

AX66 RCO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AX66 RCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX66 RCO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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