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DY16 FBC

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,861 mi
Last recorded73,861 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 FBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 73,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 73,861 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 63,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm, perishing side walls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 49,906 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 49,829 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 43,871 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 40,984 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 37,622 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,686 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 27,762 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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DY16 FBC is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DY16 FBC, 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 DY16 FBC registered?

DY16 FBC is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DY16 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 FBC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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