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DL16 LLV

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,154 mi
Last recorded61,154 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 LLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 61,154 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 61,154 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not fitted

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 49,725 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light not fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2025 49,723 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Daytime running light not fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 41,580 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not fitted

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

Fail 16 May 2024 41,580 miles

Nearside Front day time running light not fitted

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 May 2023 35,091 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 2 May 2023 35,083 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 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))

Pass 12 May 2022 29,491 miles

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

Nearside DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT FITTED

Pass 19 May 2021 22,906 miles

Nearside front day time running light not work

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 7 May 2020 21,159 miles

Nearside DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 7 May 2020 21,159 miles

Nearside DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 17,997 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (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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DL16 LLV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc 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 DL16 LLV, 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 LLV registered?

DL16 LLV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2016.

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