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DB61 DDB

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,814 mi
Last recorded88,814 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB61 DDB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 88,814 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 88,814 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 84,107 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 68,161 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,986 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 35,289 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 23,942 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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DB61 DDB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DB61 DDB, 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 DB61 DDB registered?

DB61 DDB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is DB61 DDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB61 DDB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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