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DS16 HYK

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,575 mi
Last recorded72,575 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 HYK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 72,575 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 72,575 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 65,350 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 49,221 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 47,404 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 44,124 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to come away on both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 44,124 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding starting to come away on both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 41,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2019 29,051 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 29,051 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 HYK is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HYK, 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 HYK registered?

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

Is DS16 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 HYK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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