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DU16 DXJ

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,351 mi
Last recorded110,351 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 DXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 110,351 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 110,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2155017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 105,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jan 2025 105,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Jan 2025 104,807 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working unit damaged and not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm - worn edges - bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall badly worn - poss due to being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 96,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 80,678 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 56,370 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 48,729 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 40,032 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 30,533 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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DU16 DXJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU16 DXJ, 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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DU16 DXJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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