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DV16 SYW

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,189 mi
Last recorded94,189 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 SYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 94,189 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 94,188 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Central Front excessive coolant leak

Pass 15 Apr 2025 92,623 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 92,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 88,580 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 88,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2023 84,585 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 84,574 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2022 76,158 miles

under vehicle covered

Pass 3 Apr 2021 67,115 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/f drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered

Pass 17 Mar 2020 62,948 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 46,613 miles

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 SYW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

DV16 SYW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is DV16 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 SYW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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