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DY16 RGX

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,805 mi
Last recorded133,805 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 RGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 133,805 miles

Central Front BONNET DAMAGE

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 133,804 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Front BONNET DAMAGE

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 122,941 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 122,939 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 120,001 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 106,018 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 89,059 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 85,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.75mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 85,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.75mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 215/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear tyres starting to wear uneven, inner edges

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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DY16 RGX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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 DY16 RGX, 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 DY16 RGX registered?

DY16 RGX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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