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DV66 PLX

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,610 mi
Last recorded81,610 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV66 PLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 81,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 78,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,650 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,149 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,486 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 65,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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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DV66 PLX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DV66 PLX, 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 DV66 PLX registered?

DV66 PLX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 October 2016.

Is DV66 PLX safe to buy?

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