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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

C5 RDDMOT history

C5 RDD is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 16 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 177,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

C5 RDD red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
177,128 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 RDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 RDD was last recorded at 177,128 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 9,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,162 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,966 miles
Average per year
12,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,128 miles
  • 2025 – 167,162 miles
  • 2024 – 155,700 miles
  • 2023 – 144,450 miles
  • 2022 – 130,563 miles
  • 2021 – 119,032 miles
  • 2020 – 108,276 miles
  • 2019 – 92,469 miles
  • 2018 – 74,748 miles
  • 2017 – 60,519 miles
  • 2016 – 60,077 miles
  • 2015 – 48,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,128 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken off corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,128 miles (+9,966)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    177,128 miles
    Test number
    896718450941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,162 miles (+121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,162 miles
    Test number
    107962918102
    • 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))
  3. Fail167,041 miles (+11,341)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,041 miles
    Test number
    941987895361
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding possible caliper (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively advise full inspection (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront end damage front carrier/rad pushed towards engine
  4. Pass155,700 miles (+55)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,700 miles
    Test number
    440631846097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken off corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront end damage front carrier /radiator pushed forward towards engine.possible components starting to touch
  5. Fail155,645 miles (+11,195)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,645 miles
    Test number
    820876508921
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable fault?not fitted into backing plate (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken off corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront end damage front carrier /radiator pushed forward towards engine.possible components starting to touch
  6. Pass144,450 miles (+160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,450 miles
    Test number
    863658815259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail144,290 miles (+13,727)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,290 miles
    Test number
    260214378463
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass130,563 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,563 miles
    Test number
    607284042902
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brakes inspected handbrake feels rough when operated
  9. Fail130,421 miles (+11,389)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,421 miles
    Test number
    905884238531
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brakes inspected handbrake feels rough when operated
  10. Pass119,032 miles (+10,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,032 miles
    Test number
    951192572560
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass108,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,276 miles
    Test number
    549824382812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail108,276 miles (+15,807)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,276 miles
    Test number
    394995951576
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass92,469 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,469 miles
    Test number
    146356922976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,467 miles (+17,719)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,467 miles
    Test number
    929783759865
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (0.2 (c))
  15. Pass74,748 miles (+14,229)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,748 miles
    Test number
    553968836531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,519 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,519 miles
    Test number
    445861990570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,077 miles (+11,756)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,077 miles
    Test number
    224677146935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,321 miles
    Test number
    715659428300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 RDD

Does C5 RDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 RDD is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 RDD?
The MOT on C5 RDD is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 RDD done?
C5 RDD was recorded at 177,128 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 12,556 miles a year.
Has C5 RDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 RDD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 RDD 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 C5 RDD find?
C5 RDD passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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