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DS16 HVJ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,841 mi
Last recorded53,841 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 HVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 53,841 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 49,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm also worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 45,589 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 41,111 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 35,927 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 29,828 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 29,828 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 26,052 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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 HVJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVJ, 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

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What year was DS16 HVJ registered?

DS16 HVJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is DS16 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 HVJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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