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DX16 GWA

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,918 mi
Last recorded69,918 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 GWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 69,918 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 61,972 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,430 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 49,415 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 28,882 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 28,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 21,687 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 19,719 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 15,286 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 GWA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GWA, 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

How do I check the history of DX16 GWA?

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What year was DX16 GWA registered?

DX16 GWA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is DX16 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX16 GWA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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