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DL16 NNV

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,269 mi
Last recorded86,269 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 NNV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 86,269 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,518 miles

boot not opening from outside

Fail 16 Jun 2025 84,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

boot not opening from outside

Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,127 miles

Central Rear tail gate/ boot dose not open

Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,707 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,627 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 70,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 58,584 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 58,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner bead (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,479 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 47,479 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 32,329 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 NNV 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 DL16 NNV, 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 NNV registered?

DL16 NNV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is DL16 NNV safe to buy?

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