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DL16 RTX

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,612 mi
Last recorded69,612 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 RTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,612 miles

Front brakes slight judder

Fail 10 Oct 2025 69,612 miles

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

Front brakes slight judder

Pass 13 Sep 2024 62,466 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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 15 Sep 2023 55,907 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Nearside rear tyre tread stepped slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2022 49,476 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,619 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 36,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm also stepped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 28,011 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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DL16 RTX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DL16 RTX, 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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DL16 RTX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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