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DE55 YNE

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,859 mi
Last recorded132,859 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YNE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 132,859 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 132,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 124,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm uneven wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm uneven wear on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 107,466 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 19 Sep 2022 88,109 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 88,024 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,735 miles

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))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 69,498 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,129 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured door shut (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper top mount noisy

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Oct 2020 53,129 miles

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

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured door shut (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper top mount noisy

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,259 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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DE55 YNE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE55 YNE, 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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DE55 YNE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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