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DW16 APY

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,220 mi
Last recorded90,220 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW16 APY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 90,220 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 90,219 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 83,649 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,322 miles

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre tread

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 68,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 57,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and has a metal object in on the inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 44,261 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 35,658 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 27,713 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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DW16 APY is a 2016 Ford Focus in White 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 DW16 APY, 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 DW16 APY registered?

DW16 APY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is DW16 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW16 APY 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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