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DY16 OOF

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,886 mi
Last recorded97,886 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 OOF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 97,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 88,516 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 88,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 75,905 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,381 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 62,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush starting to split but no excess movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush stating to split but no excess movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service light on

TPMS light on

Fail 30 Jan 2023 62,082 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush starting to split but no excess movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush stating to split but no excess movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service light on

TPMS light on

Pass 27 Jan 2022 52,449 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2020 36,671 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,031 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 OOF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OOF, 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 OOF registered?

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

Is DY16 OOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 OOF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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