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DY16 ORF

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,391 mi
Last recorded74,391 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 ORF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 74,391 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 74,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,031 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 58,485 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 50,948 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 45,321 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 45,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 39,998 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 39,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 32,288 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,666 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 ORF is a 2016 Ford Focus in White 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 ORF, 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 ORF registered?

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

Is DY16 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY16 ORF 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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