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DA16 UTS

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,731 mi
Last recorded84,731 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 UTS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 84,731 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 84,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 77,132 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE. (BOTH FRONT) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 77,132 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE. (BOTH FRONT) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 66,235 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 55,227 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 43,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 35,414 miles

Rear both tyres cracked/perished 205/55/r16/91v

Pass 23 Apr 2019 23,677 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 UTS is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UTS, 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 UTS registered?

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

Is DA16 UTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA16 UTS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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