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DA16 AUE

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,142 mi
Last recorded60,142 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 AUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 60,142 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 60,093 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 54,423 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 54,422 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 49,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall not exposing cords.cracking on outer tread and close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracing on outer tread and close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on sidewall and a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 44,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 39,779 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 34,198 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 34,198 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 28,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2020 28,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,221 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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DA16 AUE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA16 AUE, 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 DA16 AUE registered?

DA16 AUE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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