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DV16 SGX

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,395 mi
Last recorded79,395 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 SGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 79,395 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 79,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2025 72,684 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 64,653 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 47,904 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 38,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 33,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 25,691 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 25,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 SGX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

DV16 SGX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 May 2016.

Is DV16 SGX safe to buy?

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