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DM03 LEW

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,042 mi
Last recorded52,042 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM03 LEW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 52,042 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 47,631 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 43,420 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 37,680 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 32,169 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 29,292 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes slightly sticking

Pass 6 Dec 2019 23,895 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 23,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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DM03 LEW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DM03 LEW, 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 DM03 LEW registered?

DM03 LEW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 December 2016.

Is DM03 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM03 LEW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DM03 LEW have outstanding finance?

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