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DE51 MAT

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,962 mi
Last recorded92,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 MAT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 92,962 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,626 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 114,037 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Pass 9 Oct 2024 70,637 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 113,385 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Pass 3 Oct 2023 58,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 112,279 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Pass 29 Sep 2022 48,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 111,945 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 111,568 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 39,607 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 111,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 33,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 110,479 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 27,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 27,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,811 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 109,802 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 109,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 107,004 miles

emission not detected

Pass 8 Jun 2015 105,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front undertray broken

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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DE51 MAT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE51 MAT, 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 DE51 MAT registered?

DE51 MAT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is DE51 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 MAT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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