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DA52 HHH

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,931 mi
Last recorded95,931 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 HHH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 95,931 miles

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

Offside Front alloy wheel has a welded repair

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2026 95,929 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts exhaust sensor wiring hanging loose (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front alloy wheel has a welded repair

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

rear suspension corroded

parking brake effort very low on both sides

Pass 26 Jun 2025 76,157 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2025 76,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 66,929 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear in very poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 62,612 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 57,934 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2021 52,785 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 48,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,992 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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DA52 HHH is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA52 HHH, 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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DA52 HHH is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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