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DV16 XGB

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,750 mi
Last recorded81,750 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV16 XGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 81,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S - slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2026 81,750 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S - slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2025 71,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 71,824 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged excessively frayed (1.1.15 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 62,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2023 51,165 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 51,165 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 39,139 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 27,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 21,809 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 16,555 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 XGB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XGB, 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.

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What year was DV16 XGB registered?

DV16 XGB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is DV16 XGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV16 XGB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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