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D8 VXY

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,207 mi
Last recorded130,207 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 VXY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 130,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 116,803 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 129,899 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 129,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 110,818 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads look ok

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 110,818 miles

Brake pad warning light on but pads look ok

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 124,779 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 103,798 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 122,111 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 90,964 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 115,939 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 115,939 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 76,149 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 60,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30R21 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 109,745 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 105,488 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 102,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 102,353 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 93,448 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,867 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,928 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,301 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,245 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 49,900 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 2,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,851 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 26,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 19,796 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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D8 VXY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D8 VXY, 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 D8 VXY registered?

D8 VXY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2016.

Is D8 VXY safe to buy?

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