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DW16 AWM

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,594 mi
Last recorded79,594 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW16 AWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 79,594 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 69,862 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 56,242 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 45,343 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 34,030 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 25,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall badly cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 22,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 22,131 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on edges (1.1.14 (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 AWM is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,997cc 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 DW16 AWM, 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 AWM registered?

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

Is DW16 AWM safe to buy?

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