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D3 RCX

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,933 mi
Last recorded77,933 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 RCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 77,933 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2025 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, 1.7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 77,100 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 70,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 67,201 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heatshield insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2022 61,191 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 57,152 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 56,483 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 46,746 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 56,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tpms light on due to pressures

Pass 12 Dec 2020 45,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from mirror

Pass 8 Dec 2020 38,320 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 40,472 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 37,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 30,126 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 22,370 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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D3 RCX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 D3 RCX, 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 D3 RCX registered?

D3 RCX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2016.

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