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DS16 HXX

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,418 mi
Last recorded73,418 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 HXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 73,418 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 67,778 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 67,778 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 60,802 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 50,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm. suggest renew (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 40,762 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 36,134 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2020 32,577 miles

front brake pads low?

Pass 18 Jun 2019 26,644 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 26,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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))

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

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 HXX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 DS16 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

DS16 HXX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is DS16 HXX safe to buy?

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