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DS16 UXK

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,962 mi
Last recorded85,962 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 UXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 85,962 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 76,896 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs deteriorated

chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Jun 2025 76,896 miles

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

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs deteriorated

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Jun 2024 69,731 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 59,905 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,035 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 43,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,561 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 31,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 UXK is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

DS16 UXK is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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