2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · RC53 RNS
2016 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 116,164 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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RC53 RNS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 116,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RC53 RNS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Focus (RC53 RNS) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RC53 RNS Mileage History
- 20/03/202366,900 mi
- 20/03/202479,607 mi+12,707 mi
- 20/03/202598,766 mi+19,159 mi
- 19/03/2026116,162 mi+17,396 mi
- 26/03/2026116,164 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 16,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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