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DY16 OMU

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,063 mi
Last recorded121,063 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 OMU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 121,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scalloping (215/50 17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 121,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scalloping (215/50 17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 102,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn out on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 89,386 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 82,899 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2022 79,279 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak bottom of the engine

Fail 12 Feb 2022 79,231 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak bottom of the engine

Pass 18 Mar 2021 72,317 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 65,390 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,263 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 OMU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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 OMU, 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 DY16 OMU registered?

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

Is DY16 OMU safe to buy?

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