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DP66 TLO

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

75,364 mi
Last recorded75,364 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP66 TLO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 75,364 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside mirror body cover not fitted

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 75,364 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside mirror body cover not fitted

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 70,693 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror body cover not fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2025 70,693 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside mirror body cover not fitted

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 66,248 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 66,245 miles

Position lamp lens seriously defective Sharp edge (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 61,150 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 61,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 61,037 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front also cracking/perishing currently on 3mm, getting bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 46,788 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 46,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 37,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 37,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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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DP66 TLO is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DP66 TLO, 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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DP66 TLO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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