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DS16 HNC

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,165 mi
Last recorded78,165 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 HNC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 78,165 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 64,728 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 61,878 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 53,837 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 53,837 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 28 Oct 2022 41,903 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 41,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 23,293 miles

Covers Fitted Obstructing View

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 11,658 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 10,261 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 8,521 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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DS16 HNC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DS16 HNC, 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 DS16 HNC registered?

DS16 HNC is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 May 2016.

Is DS16 HNC safe to buy?

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