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DV16 FJP

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,458 mi
Last recorded98,458 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 FJP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2026 98,458 miles

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 92,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens damaged

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,164 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 78,127 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 4 to 0

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,770 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside and nearside cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,849 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,718 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 40,129 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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DV16 FJP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black 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 DV16 FJP, 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 FJP registered?

DV16 FJP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is DV16 FJP safe to buy?

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