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DS16 HVV

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,396 mi
Last recorded82,396 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 HVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 82,396 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 82,396 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Unable to check wheel bearing due to brakes binding/seized

Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,018 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 74,013 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective Fixing bolt loose. ()

Pass 19 Jan 2024 72,858 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 69,449 miles

rear heat shield insecure

under guards fitted preventing further inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2022 64,597 miles

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 64,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,939 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 61,939 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 57,850 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 43,406 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 43,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge 215/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/50r17 ()

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

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 HVV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HVV, 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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DS16 HVV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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