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DV16 OGE

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,204 mi
Last recorded188,204 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 188,204 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in Zone A and Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reverse light not working with multiple light sources

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 May 2025 188,204 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in Zone A and Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Reverse light not working with multiple light sources

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2024 163,910 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 139,439 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 139,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50R17 95W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 114,605 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 88,443 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 76,174 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

shields on outer sills,underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

Fail 12 May 2020 76,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

shields on outer sills,underbody,etc, restrict examination of testable items*

Pass 3 May 2019 53,262 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 53,262 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 OGE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DV16 OGE, 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 OGE registered?

DV16 OGE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2016.

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