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DV16 SWO

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,245 mi
Last recorded82,245 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 SWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2026 82,245 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 75,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS Light on the dash

Undertrays fit at the time of test obstructing view

Pass 16 Aug 2024 58,638 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 53,988 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 46,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 41,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 38,099 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 34,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tyre wear on inner 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 SWO is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SWO, 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

How do I check the history of DV16 SWO?

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What year was DV16 SWO registered?

DV16 SWO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DV16 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 SWO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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