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DH04 MER

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,561 mi
Last recorded54,561 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH04 MER
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 54,561 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2025 53,046 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 50,338 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 48,132 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 44,324 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 42,430 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 42,430 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 42,426 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 41,100 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,898 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 36,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up beam was to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up beam was to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,898 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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DH04 MER is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DH04 MER, 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 DH04 MER registered?

DH04 MER is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is DH04 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH04 MER shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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