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DY16 HFU

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,784 mi
Last recorded109,784 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 HFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 109,784 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 98,322 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 85,408 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,609 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 76,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 71,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 65,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface has light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

position lights do not work with the ignition turned off

Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,198 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 47,198 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 HFU 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 DY16 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

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

Is DY16 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 HFU 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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