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DX16 GOE

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,589 mi
Last recorded72,589 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 GOE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 72,589 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 72,589 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 65,562 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 65,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,177 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 47,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 37,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 30,612 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 30,612 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 22,974 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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DX16 GOE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,498cc petrol 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 DX16 GOE, 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 DX16 GOE registered?

DX16 GOE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DX16 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX16 GOE 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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