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DF65 WRT

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,016 mi
Last recorded136,016 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF65 WRT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 136,016 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shields loose.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge / various cuts, no cords exposed.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 136,018 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust heat shields loose.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn on inner edge / various cuts, no cords exposed.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 129,932 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 129,932 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 125,396 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 124,405 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 115,204 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 106,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area/and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit at 1.8mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 106,649 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder/and camera in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area/and side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near legal limit at 1.8mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 100,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 100,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,887 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,778 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 85,778 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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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DF65 WRT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DF65 WRT, 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 DF65 WRT registered?

DF65 WRT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 February 2016.

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