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DN16 HTL

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,016 mi
Last recorded84,016 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 HTL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 84,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on edges both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on edges both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 84,016 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative dash warning in operation (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on edges both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on edges both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 78,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 71,932 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 65,590 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 65,538 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 59,043 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,636 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 48,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,146 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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DN16 HTL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,560cc 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 DN16 HTL, 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 DN16 HTL registered?

DN16 HTL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DN16 HTL safe to buy?

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