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DG16 CHJ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,220 mi
Last recorded128,220 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 128,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner part of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2026 115,830 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 106,710 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 106,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Front indicator repeater lamp cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2024 95,971 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 87,080 miles

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

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

Undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 78,006 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 72,536 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 52,478 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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DG16 CHJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue 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 DG16 CHJ, 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 DG16 CHJ registered?

DG16 CHJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2016.

Is DG16 CHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG16 CHJ 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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