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C8 DJD

2016 Ford Focus

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,873 mi
Last recorded63,873 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 DJD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 63,873 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 60,088 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 66,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged miss shapped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing miss shapped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 53,329 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 53,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 49,594 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 49,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 45,050 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 45,048 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,991 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 37,732 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 38,059 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 36,320 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 29,781 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 31,581 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,335 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 25,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 19,669 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 19,239 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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C8 DJD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C8 DJD, 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 C8 DJD registered?

C8 DJD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is C8 DJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 DJD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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