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DK16 EDF

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,828 mi
Last recorded206,828 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 EDF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 206,828 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 206,828 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 197,489 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 197,489 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 197,356 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 190,541 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jul 2024 190,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jul 2023 184,186 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 184,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 181,174 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 181,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on.

Pass 11 Aug 2022 173,468 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 166,716 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 158,555 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 147,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 136,711 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 109,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,981 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit also bald on inner an outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit also bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 40 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 EDF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK16 EDF, 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 DK16 EDF registered?

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

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