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DP16 BVT

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,227 mi
Last recorded92,227 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 BVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 92,227 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 10 Oct 2024 86,860 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 86,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 80,176 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 71,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 71,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 55,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 55,021 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 42,635 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 28,983 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 12,738 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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DP16 BVT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DP16 BVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP16 BVT registered?

DP16 BVT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is DP16 BVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP16 BVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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