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DV16 SHZ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,503 mi
Last recorded107,503 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 SHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 107,503 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 99,832 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 3 Jun 2025 99,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 May 2024 93,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low center of tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low center of tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 80,467 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 68,453 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 56,811 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 50,395 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 50,394 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 40,766 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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 SHZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc 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 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

DV16 SHZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is DV16 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 SHZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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