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DP65 RNO

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,529 mi
Last recorded44,529 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP65 RNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 44,529 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion to braking and suspension components

Pass 24 Sep 2024 40,400 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

general underside corrosion to suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2023 35,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion inc exhaust system

Fail 25 Sep 2023 35,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion inc exhaust system

Pass 13 Oct 2022 32,135 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 32,135 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 27,690 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 24,017 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 23,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 18,035 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 9,300 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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DP65 RNO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,498cc 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 DP65 RNO, 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 DP65 RNO registered?

DP65 RNO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 February 2016.

Is DP65 RNO safe to buy?

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