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DV16 SZF

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,921 mi
Last recorded27,921 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 SZF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 27,921 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 27,605 miles

centre exhaust metal bracket very corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 26,794 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 26,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 25,510 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 23,988 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 22,879 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 18,123 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 18,123 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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 SZF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc 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 SZF, 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 SZF registered?

DV16 SZF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is DV16 SZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 SZF 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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