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DL16 EGX

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,053 mi
Last recorded80,053 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 EGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 80,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 67,267 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 51,937 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,533 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 48,765 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2022 37,955 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))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection to some components

Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,224 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 28,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 23,329 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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DL16 EGX is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL16 EGX, 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 DL16 EGX registered?

DL16 EGX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is DL16 EGX safe to buy?

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