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DX65 NTK

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,757 mi
Last recorded179,757 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX65 NTK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 179,757 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2024 158,856 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 158,856 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 139,225 miles

Engine/ Body covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2023 135,481 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 6 Jan 2023 135,481 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some items

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 123,325 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items .....wet mot .. both rear tyres have signs of wearing on outer edges

Fail 13 Jan 2022 123,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted up.... (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some items .....wet mot .. both rear tyres have signs of wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,184 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 100,043 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 100,043 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on door mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,020 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 74,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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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DX65 NTK is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DX65 NTK, 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 DX65 NTK registered?

DX65 NTK is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is DX65 NTK safe to buy?

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