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16 DJG

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,410 mi
Last recorded44,410 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 DJG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 44,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 44,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235x40x18 also split cords visible, (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 60,356 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 39,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 39,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split 235x40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 50,431 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 34,250 miles

DRIVE TO CLEAN MESSAGE SHOWING ON DASH

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 32,196 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 32,196 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended dog lead jammed in (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 28,366 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 23,314 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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16 DJG is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 36,698 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 16 DJG, 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 8 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 16 DJG registered?

16 DJG is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is 16 DJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 DJG 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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