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DS66 MLV

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,629 mi
Last recorded82,629 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS66 MLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 82,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and sidewall damage 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

coolant bottle cap missing

Fail 12 May 2026 82,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bumper (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and sidewall damage 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

coolant bottle cap missing

Pass 14 May 2025 76,103 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 74,146 miles

Exhaust heat shield retaining nut missing corroded in Centre but heat shield still secure

Offside Front Road wheel damaged slightly

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 71,095 miles

Engine under shield damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 62,673 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 52,939 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,963 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 36,551 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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DS66 MLV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc 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 DS66 MLV, 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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DS66 MLV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2016.

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