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DP16 WJA

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,832 mi
Last recorded69,832 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 WJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 69,832 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 64,231 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 63,735 miles

Brake pressure build up slow pedal gets hard slightly (1.1.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 60,632 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 55,188 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 55,188 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,513 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 47,503 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 47,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 39,638 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 WJA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 DP16 WJA, 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

How do I check the history of DP16 WJA?

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What year was DP16 WJA registered?

DP16 WJA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2016.

Is DP16 WJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP16 WJA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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