CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF16 VHU

2016 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,833 mi
Last recorded72,833 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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 VHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 72,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 62,910 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 62,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2023 54,777 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 51,535 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 44,072 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 44,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant Below Minimum

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 35,941 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone mount fitted offside of winscreen (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nearside front tyre 3mm in places

Nearside Rear 2 x nails in nearside rear tyre and 3mm in places

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside front brake disc corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front offside front suspensiopn coil spring corroded at top

Offside Rear offside rear tyre 3mm in places in middle of tyre

lower engine undertray cover fitted obscuring MOT items

Pass 23 Jun 2020 27,448 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 27,448 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 21,131 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 VHU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF16 VHU, 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 VHU?

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

What year was DF16 VHU registered?

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

Is DF16 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 VHU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF16 VHU 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 VHU. 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.