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C8 OLT

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,521 mi
Last recorded39,521 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 OLT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 39,521 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 39,518 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 37,737 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 35,518 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 23 Mar 2023 33,447 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 31,303 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,904 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 22,616 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 22,616 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 16,750 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 OLT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 OLT registered?

C8 OLT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is C8 OLT safe to buy?

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