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DD53 NCS

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,653 mi
Last recorded78,653 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD53 NCS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 78,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

nearside door mirror insecure

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2025 69,624 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 61,151 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 61,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 55,256 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 55,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 48,617 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 48,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 41,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 41,962 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 37,050 miles

both rear tyres slightly stepped on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2019 31,222 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres stepped

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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DD53 NCS is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DD53 NCS, 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 DD53 NCS registered?

DD53 NCS is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is DD53 NCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DD53 NCS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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