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DY16 LFU

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,677 mi
Last recorded127,677 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 LFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 127,677 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 127,562 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 115,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 101,857 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 89,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 80,474 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,277 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 39,667 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 LFU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

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

Is DY16 LFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 LFU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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