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DK66 VHP

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,865 mi
Last recorded86,865 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK66 VHP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 86,865 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 81,548 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 81,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge/shoulder worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front advise tracking needs checking

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge/shoulder worn smooth very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 74,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 66,595 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 66,595 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,918 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 57,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge, not to excess. 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 47,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inside edge, not to excess. 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 38,992 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 38,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 35,390 miles

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

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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DK66 VHP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DK66 VHP, 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 DK66 VHP registered?

DK66 VHP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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