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DE16 VBK

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,589 mi
Last recorded34,589 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE16 VBK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 34,589 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 31,690 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 27,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 24,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 21,294 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 18,233 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 18,231 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 16,911 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has piece of metal on inner edge of tread

Pass 23 Feb 2019 11,882 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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DE16 VBK is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE16 VBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE16 VBK registered?

DE16 VBK is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DE16 VBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE16 VBK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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