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A3 DGL

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,865 mi
Last recorded51,865 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 DGL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 51,865 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 48,296 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 44,937 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 42,494 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3.5 mm and worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm

Offside Front tyre on 4 mm and worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre on 4 mm

Pass 6 Dec 2021 39,577 miles

both rear tyres on 4 mm

Pass 9 Dec 2020 36,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 34,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 28,299 miles

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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A3 DGL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A3 DGL, 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 A3 DGL registered?

A3 DGL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is A3 DGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 DGL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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