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DV16 LBN

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,851 mi
Last recorded178,851 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 LBN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 178,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2025 169,488 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 146,539 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 146,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 129,149 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 105,351 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 88,456 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 LBN is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LBN, 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 LBN registered?

DV16 LBN is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is DV16 LBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 LBN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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