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D5 TAO

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

60,988 mi
Last recorded60,988 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 TAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 60,988 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 57,546 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 135,638 miles

rear tyres stepped wear

Fail 19 Aug 2025 135,637 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear tyres stepped wear

Pass 23 Nov 2024 50,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 123,773 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 43,652 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 43,595 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 112,312 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 39,115 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 98,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 37,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 93,923 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 36,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 89,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 89,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged red high pressure hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy tyre tread lumpy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,938 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 33,314 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 33,314 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 78,879 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 78,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,907 miles

Knock from inside steering rack

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 73,907 miles

Knock from inside steering rack

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,060 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 68,060 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,763 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 54,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 53,928 miles

n/s rack has slight play

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing on egde-just legal

o/s/r tyre slight misshape

Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,052 miles

front tyres wearing on egde

Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,806 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,506 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,395 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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D5 TAO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 D5 TAO, 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 D5 TAO registered?

D5 TAO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2016.

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