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DS16 UAD

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,084 mi
Last recorded73,084 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 UAD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 73,084 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 68,220 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 60,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 56,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,640 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 44,771 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 43,330 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,112 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 35,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 UAD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver 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 UAD, 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 UAD registered?

DS16 UAD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is DS16 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 UAD 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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