CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF16 KMV

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,143 mi
Last recorded51,143 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 KMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 51,143 miles

Nearside wing repeater damaged

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight malfunction warning on dash

Fail 5 Sep 2026 51,125 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside wing repeater damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlight malfunction warning on dash

Pass 4 Sep 2025 47,391 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage. 235/35/19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 44,174 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 40,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 37,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 35,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 35,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 33,283 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished badly - made in 2006 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 22,914 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DF16 KMV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel 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 DF16 KMV, 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

How do I check the history of DF16 KMV?

You can check the full history of DF16 KMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF16 KMV registered?

DF16 KMV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DF16 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 KMV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF16 KMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DF16 KMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.