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DS16 UWX

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,501 mi
Last recorded66,501 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 UWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 66,501 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 66,501 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre size 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 64,169 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 64,169 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 56,103 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 50,507 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 46,160 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 43,035 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 43,032 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,274 miles

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 UWX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 UWX, 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 UWX registered?

DS16 UWX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2016.

Is DS16 UWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS16 UWX 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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