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DW16 AUV

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,699 mi
Last recorded60,699 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW16 AUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 60,699 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration VEHICLE SMOKING AT ACCELARTION & AT NORMAL IDLE (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Cuts on side wall but no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 54,678 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 47,484 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 45,382 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 May 2023 45,382 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 42,899 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 42,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 38,289 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 31,883 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 31,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,473 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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DW16 AUV 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 DW16 AUV, 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 DW16 AUV registered?

DW16 AUV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is DW16 AUV safe to buy?

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