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DK16 EBV

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

250,498 mi
Last recorded250,498 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 EBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 250,498 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Aug 2025 240,406 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 230,691 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2024 220,094 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 219,957 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values plate limit = 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 208,978 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 197,970 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 186,955 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 162,222 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 139,064 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 115,898 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 115,894 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 89,496 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 59,595 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,381 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 24 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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DK16 EBV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK16 EBV, 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 DK16 EBV registered?

DK16 EBV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is DK16 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK16 EBV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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