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DV16 LCT

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,316 mi
Last recorded102,316 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 LCT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 102,316 miles
Pass 12 May 2026 101,237 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2025 89,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down too minimum tread depth markers. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down too minimum tread depth markers. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down too minimum tread depth markers. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 80,693 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 77,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2023 77,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 67,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/rear tyre tread down to minimum tread depth markers. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 54,138 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 39,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 33,625 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 LCT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LCT, 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 LCT registered?

DV16 LCT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2016.

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