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DY16 ONU

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,201 mi
Last recorded91,201 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 91,201 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 69,051 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 64,821 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 64,820 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 55,435 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 55,298 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 45,951 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 45,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 39,142 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 33,760 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 25,832 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 ONU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ONU, 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 ONU registered?

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

Is DY16 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 ONU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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