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DA16 EVJ

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,454 mi
Last recorded86,454 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 EVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 86,454 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 12 Dec 2023 78,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

TPMS lamp on

Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,293 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 13 Dec 2021 64,160 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 57,412 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 57,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,698 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 EVJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DA16 EVJ, 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 EVJ registered?

DA16 EVJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is DA16 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA16 EVJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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