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DV16 FHW

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,319 mi
Last recorded73,319 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 FHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 73,319 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 68,391 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 62,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 58,168 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts starting to wear on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 52,380 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 45,246 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges, cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm, tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepping/misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (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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DV16 FHW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DV16 FHW, 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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What year was DV16 FHW registered?

DV16 FHW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2016.

Is DV16 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 FHW shows 8 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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