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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

16 RUMOT history

16 RU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

16 RU black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
126,962 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
16 RU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

16 RU was last recorded at 126,962 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 2,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,752 miles · 3 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,210 miles
Average per year
6,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,962 miles
  • 2024 – 124,752 miles
  • 2023 – 122,702 miles
  • 2022 – 110,969 miles
  • 2021 – 106,434 miles
  • 2019 – 100,938 miles
  • 2018 – 86,677 miles
  • 2017 – 59,896 miles
  • 2016 – 55,042 miles
  • 2015 – 51,129 miles
  • 2014 – 47,899 miles
  • 2013 – 43,171 miles
  • 2012 – 36,076 miles
  • 2011 – 27,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,962 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission driveshaft oil seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Underside corrosion at usual places for this type and age of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,962 miles (+2,210)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    126,962 miles
    Test number
    402275058285
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,752 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    124,752 miles
    Test number
    752367839408
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From transmission driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion at usual places for this type and age of vehicle

  3. Fail124,747 miles (+2,045)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,747 miles
    Test number
    801644020830
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing due to stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From transmission driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion at usual places for this type and age of vehicle

  4. Pass122,702 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,702 miles
    Test number
    791062046656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded

  5. Fail122,692 miles (+11,723)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,692 miles
    Test number
    205592259791
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded

  6. Pass110,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,969 miles
    Test number
    842711822807
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension arms and subframes surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail110,969 miles (+4,535)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,969 miles
    Test number
    580489775863
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension arms and subframes surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass106,434 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,434 miles
    Test number
    937942395016
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both subfames, rear inner sills, rear chassis legs and rear lower suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  9. Fail106,434 miles (+5,496)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,434 miles
    Test number
    436798621880
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both subfames, rear inner sills, rear chassis legs and rear lower suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Pass100,938 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,938 miles
    Test number
    840572343394
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started in both inner sills
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail100,937 miles (+14,260)2 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,937 miles
    Test number
    558217767437
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started in both inner sills
    • AdvisoryCover sills fitted
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel

  12. Pass86,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,677 miles
    Test number
    684878829314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,677 miles (+19,383)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,677 miles
    Test number
    631333813441
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass67,294 miles (+7,398)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,294 miles
    Test number
    883567751688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,896 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,896 miles
    Test number
    224949903367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail59,896 miles (+4,854)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,896 miles
    Test number
    846660192949
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,042 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,042 miles
    Test number
    101312764795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,129 miles
    Test number
    507414045020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,128 miles (+3,229)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,128 miles
    Test number
    705574745068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass47,899 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,899 miles
    Test number
    489082744028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,171 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,171 miles
    Test number
    799874813024
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Pass43,171 miles (+7,095)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,171 miles
    Test number
    809804013085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Pass36,076 miles (+8,762)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,076 miles
    Test number
    768217622038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,314 miles
    Test number
    198069941076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 16 RU

What vehicle is registration 16 RU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 16 RU on a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 4 Mar 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 16 RU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 16 RU expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 16 RU?
The MOT on 16 RU expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 16 RU done?
16 RU was recorded at 126,962 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 6,935 miles a year.
Has 16 RU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 16 RU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 16 RU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 16 RU find?
16 RU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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