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DK16 EKL

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

242,297 mi
Last recorded242,297 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 EKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 242,297 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 242,297 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 236,043 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 216,040 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 193,908 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 168,010 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 142,547 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 113,832 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,853 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 51,528 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 11,598 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 11,284 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 11,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 EKL is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DK16 EKL, 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 EKL registered?

DK16 EKL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is DK16 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK16 EKL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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