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DL16 ULN

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 ULN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 98,869 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 94,051 miles

Coil spring corroded OSF/NSR/OSR Locations (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald/abnormal wear - no cords showing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 94,051 miles

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

Coil spring corroded OSF/NSR/OSR Locations (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald/abnormal wear - no cords showing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,008 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 80,107 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,218 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 72,218 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 63,478 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,739 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 ULN is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc 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 DL16 ULN, 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 ULN registered?

DL16 ULN is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is DL16 ULN safe to buy?

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