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DK16 HWU

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,851 mi
Last recorded73,851 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 HWU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 73,851 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 66,680 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 57,820 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 52,911 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 52,911 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 43,381 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 43,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 33,074 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 25,734 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 15,418 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 HWU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

DK16 HWU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is DK16 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK16 HWU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK16 HWU have outstanding finance?

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