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DT65 TLY

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,920 mi
Last recorded124,920 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT65 TLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 124,920 miles

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 124,833 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 122,015 miles

HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 3MM

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 122,008 miles

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

HEAT SHIELDS LOOSE

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 3MM

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 117,967 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 111,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 111,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 99,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ran off inner slightly [cracked and perished slightly] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ran off inner slightly [cracked and perished slightly] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 87,427 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 77,034 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 76,871 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,652 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres running off on inner edge

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 TLY is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TLY, 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 TLY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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