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DV16 SXA

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,976 mi
Last recorded71,976 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 SXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 71,976 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 71,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 67,018 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 67,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 58,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 48,158 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 48,158 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant near side front seat belt clip wrong way round (10.1 (u))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 40,208 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 37,488 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 35,929 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 35,073 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 35,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 28,646 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 28,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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 SXA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SXA, 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 SXA?

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What year was DV16 SXA registered?

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

Is DV16 SXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 SXA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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