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DK16 HWF

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,668 mi
Last recorded86,668 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 HWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 86,668 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 85,416 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 75,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

oil residue on engine

Fail 30 May 2024 75,661 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

oil residue on engine

Pass 27 May 2023 65,986 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2023 65,986 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2022 51,824 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 51,824 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 38,646 miles

Nearside Rear tyre age related cracks

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 37,076 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 25,393 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 25,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 HWF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWF, 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 HWF registered?

DK16 HWF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2016.

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