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DT65 CXA

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,533 mi
Last recorded109,533 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT65 CXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 109,533 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 May 2026 109,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Sidelights Dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 109,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS Light Flashing, Indicating a Malfunction (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear pipes split, but not leaking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 99,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 88,794 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 88,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 75,978 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 65,479 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,227 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 60,227 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 51,597 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 51,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 38,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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DT65 CXA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DT65 CXA, 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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DT65 CXA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2016.

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