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DY16 OSD

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,949 mi
Last recorded53,949 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 OSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 53,949 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 49,044 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 43,302 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 37,970 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 37,970 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 33,018 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front are slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 33,017 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front are slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 27,605 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 24,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 OSD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey 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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

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

Is DY16 OSD safe to buy?

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