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2016 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · FN16 UPL

FN16 UPL

2016 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 02/03/2016. Recorded mileage 95,033 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2016 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 05/08/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
95,033 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2016 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 July 2025 at 95,033 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior annual tests show the same clean outcome. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five-year record, indicating the vehicle has not developed any worsening condition that would concern a used-car buyer. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for a ten-year-old car. The record shows 65,578 miles in August 2022, 74,704 in August 2023, 84,266 in July 2024, and 95,033 in July 2025. That equates to roughly 9,500 miles per year with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps. The clean test history with no flagged wear items suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumables and structural components within tolerance. One anomaly warrants a check. On 29 July 2024 the car failed and passed on the same day at 84,266 miles, both with no defects recorded. A same-day fail with no listed defect usually points to an administrative error or a retest after a paperwork issue rather than a mechanical fault. The buyer should still confirm with the seller what triggered that entry. Given the absence of advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion, no specific mechanical risk is flagged by the data. A pre-purchase inspection should nonetheless verify underbody structural integrity and brake condition, as a clean MOT does not exempt a 95,000-mile Focus from age-related wear unseen in the record.

FN16 UPL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
  • 95,033 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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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FN16 UPL Mileage History

  1. 01/08/202265,578 mi
  2. 03/08/202374,704 mi+9,126 mi
  3. 29/07/202484,266 mi+9,562 mi
  4. 29/07/202484,266 mi
  5. 28/07/202595,033 mi+10,767 mi

Average of roughly 9,853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FN16 UPL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Aug 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Focus (FN16 UPL) between August 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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