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DP16 LYZ

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,243 mi
Last recorded78,243 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 LYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 78,243 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 78,243 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 69,699 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,478 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 47,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 36,772 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 32,791 miles

front tyres worn on inner treads

Pass 29 Jul 2020 20,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 15,843 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 LYZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DP16 LYZ, 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 LYZ registered?

DP16 LYZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DP16 LYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP16 LYZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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