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DK16 HKM

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,486 mi
Last recorded112,486 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 112,486 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 112,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 102,147 miles

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

exhaust pipework rusty

front no plate very poor condition advise to replace

rear subframe & components showing corrosion

slight edge wear noted on both front & o/s/r tyres

various suspension bushes perished /showing wear inc rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 29 Mar 2025 102,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust pipework rusty

front no plate very poor condition advise to replace

rear subframe & components showing corrosion

slight edge wear noted on both front & o/s/r tyres

various suspension bushes perished /showing wear inc rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2024 92,613 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 82,024 miles

both sides front lower arm rear bushes starting to show wear

front brake pads worn low/discs showing wear

Fail 29 Mar 2023 82,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both sides front lower arm rear bushes starting to show wear

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front brake pads worn low/discs showing wear

o/s/r tyre only just mot legal advise replace asap

Pass 30 Mar 2022 72,227 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,535 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,467 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,776 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 HKM is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HKM, 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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DK16 HKM is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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