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DP66 XLC

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,872 mi
Last recorded122,872 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP66 XLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 122,872 miles

Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Both (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 120,936 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 120,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 108,035 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under and over shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,930 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 87,930 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,765 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 53,398 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 17 Dec 2019 34,432 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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DP66 XLC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XLC, 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 DP66 XLC registered?

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

Is DP66 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP66 XLC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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