2016 Ford Focus · 211,965 MOT tests
2016 Ford Focus reliability
2016 Ford Focuss fail 18% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 23 Focus years (211,965 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focuss: 31.8%)
- 18%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focuss: 31.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 55,261
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 211,965
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 7.4% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Ford Focus
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.4%
- Tyres6.5%
- Brakes2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2%
- Suspension1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Side repeater not working 1.4%
A failed side repeater means other road users cannot see your intended direction change, which is dangerous and must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.38%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.29%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.24%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.08%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.97%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.54%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.44%)
Other years
Every Ford Focus year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Ford Focus reliable?
2016 Ford Focuss fail 18% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 23 Focus years (211,965 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ford Focus MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.99% of tests), side repeater not working (1.4% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ford Focus have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Ford Focus shows 55,261 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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