2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · FD16 HLA
2016 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 68,956 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FD16 HLA Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2022
- 68,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD16 HLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Focus (FD16 HLA) between April 2019 and September 2022.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
FD16 HLA Mileage History
- 08/04/201937,471 mi
- 15/12/201945,650 mi+8,179 mi
- 13/02/202046,859 mi+1,209 mi
- 30/01/202156,261 mi+9,402 mi
- 24/09/202268,956 mi+12,695 mi
- 24/09/202268,956 mi
Average of roughly 9,091 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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