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DW03 HLW

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,833 mi
Last recorded106,833 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW03 HLW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 106,833 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 106,832 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 103,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF ARM REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF AND OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF TYRES ALMOST AT LIMIT AND WORN ON EDGES (REPLACE!) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 102,962 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,156 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 83,236 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 71,477 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 57,757 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 51,184 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,075 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,419 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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DW03 HLW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DW03 HLW, 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 DW03 HLW registered?

DW03 HLW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2016.

Is DW03 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW03 HLW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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