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DV16 SJY

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,931 mi
Last recorded50,931 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 50,931 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 47,986 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 44,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 40,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 36,149 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 31,906 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 28,716 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 28,716 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 23,825 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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 SJY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

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

Is DV16 SJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 SJY 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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