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DC65 RUV

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,444 mi
Last recorded81,444 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC65 RUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 81,444 miles

coolant very low

Pass 9 May 2025 69,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 May 2025 69,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 53,267 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 51,985 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 51,985 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 43,430 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 33,816 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 27,529 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 4 Nov 2019 19,749 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 11,575 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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DC65 RUV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol 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 DC65 RUV, 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 DC65 RUV registered?

DC65 RUV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is DC65 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC65 RUV 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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