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DX16 GWO

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,403 mi
Last recorded98,403 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 GWO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 98,403 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 98,389 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Offside Front And Nearside Front Tyres Badly Worn To Inner Tracks/Poor Condition............... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2025 94,131 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 94,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Badly Worn............ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 89,849 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 88,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 83,609 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,566 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 77,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

headlight malfunction showing on dash

Pass 6 Oct 2020 66,008 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,087 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 39,134 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 GWO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GWO, 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 GWO registered?

DX16 GWO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is DX16 GWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX16 GWO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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