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DT16 ALU

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,303 mi
Last recorded83,303 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 ALU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2026 83,303 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,106 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 76,923 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 73,458 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 63,830 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 57,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 50,815 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 44,434 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 38,039 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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DT16 ALU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DT16 ALU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DT16 ALU registered?

DT16 ALU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is DT16 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT16 ALU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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