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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

P16 RCHMOT history

P16 RCH is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 176,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

P16 RCH grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
176,661 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P16 RCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P16 RCH was last recorded at 176,661 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 7,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,211 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,450 miles
Average per year
9,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,661 miles
  • 2024 – 169,211 miles
  • 2023 – 162,728 miles
  • 2022 – 156,323 miles
  • 2021 – 148,394 miles
  • 2020 – 143,545 miles
  • 2019 – 131,385 miles
  • 2018 – 120,744 miles
  • 2017 – 109,821 miles
  • 2016 – 97,969 miles
  • 2015 – 83,200 miles
  • 2014 – 68,535 miles
  • 2013 – 53,379 miles
  • 2012 – 42,930 miles
  • 2011 – 32,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,661 miles
  • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,661 miles (+7,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    176,661 miles
    Test number
    933070141987
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

  2. Pass169,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    169,211 miles
    Test number
    265082965090
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail169,211 miles (+6,483)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,211 miles
    Test number
    390996761705
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn with lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn with lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,728 miles
    Test number
    116695442200
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail162,728 miles (+6,405)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,728 miles
    Test number
    697386444283
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,323 miles (+7,929)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,323 miles
    Test number
    989156914503
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,394 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,394 miles
    Test number
    322559034429
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe starter motor on this vehicle is on the way out from working.
    • AdvisoryTyre size 205/55x16

  8. Fail148,394 miles (+4,849)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,394 miles
    Test number
    759186119634
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe starter motor on this vehicle is on the way out from working.
    • AdvisoryTyre size 205/55x16

  9. Pass143,545 miles (+12,160)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,545 miles
    Test number
    380890485478
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,385 miles (+10,641)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,385 miles
    Test number
    798362904051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,744 miles (+10,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,744 miles
    Test number
    250165943894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass109,821 miles (+11,852)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,821 miles
    Test number
    333841646637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,969 miles (+14,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,969 miles
    Test number
    867771025560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly.. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass83,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,200 miles
    Test number
    769183315177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,194 miles (+14,659)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,194 miles
    Test number
    348233915150
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass68,535 miles (+15,156)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,535 miles
    Test number
    595032024150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,379 miles (+10,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    385799003150
    • NoteBoth front and nearside rear tyres close to limit

  18. Pass42,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,930 miles
    Test number
    517128202141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,930 miles (+10,001)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,930 miles
    Test number
    209988802488
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Fail32,929 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,929 miles
    Test number
    178359301155
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass32,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,929 miles
    Test number
    686129501165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P16 RCH

Does P16 RCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P16 RCH is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P16 RCH?
The MOT on P16 RCH is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P16 RCH done?
P16 RCH was recorded at 176,661 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 9,853 miles a year.
Has P16 RCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P16 RCH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on P16 RCH 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 P16 RCH find?
P16 RCH passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated.

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