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DS16 HYA

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,281 mi
Last recorded70,281 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 HYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 70,281 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 70,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,398 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 56,507 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 52,442 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 45,846 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 27 Feb 2021 38,911 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 33,533 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 28,190 miles

rear tyres close to limit

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 HYA is a 2016 Ford Focus in White 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 HYA, 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 HYA registered?

DS16 HYA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2016.

Is DS16 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 HYA 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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