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DR04 LOV

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,882 mi
Last recorded75,882 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR04 LOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 75,882 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 75,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r pad braking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 66,224 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 66,224 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,244 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 45,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 42,898 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 36,911 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2020 28,434 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 17,721 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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DR04 LOV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,999cc 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 DR04 LOV, 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 DR04 LOV registered?

DR04 LOV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is DR04 LOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR04 LOV 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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