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DV16 SHX

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,332 mi
Last recorded42,332 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 SHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 42,332 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 40,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 40,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 38,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 35,996 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 33,638 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 30,917 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 29,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 26,573 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 SHX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV16 SHX registered?

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

Is DV16 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 SHX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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