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DV16 SXP

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 SXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 70,233 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 64,712 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 59,193 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 53,509 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge & nail X2

Pass 4 Jan 2021 39,095 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2020 33,683 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 33,683 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 26,709 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 26,709 miles

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

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 SXP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black 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 SXP, 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 SXP?

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What year was DV16 SXP registered?

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

Is DV16 SXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 SXP 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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