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DH08 GEM

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

201,872 mi
Last recorded201,872 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH08 GEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 201,872 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr trailing arm bushes have worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear nsr and osr brake drums corroded

Rear number plate light working, but very dull

engine and sill guards fitted, ns and os restricting full inspection

Fail 19 Sep 2025 201,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr and osr chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr trailing arm bushes have worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear nsr and osr brake drums corroded

Rear number plate light working, but very dull

engine and sill guards fitted, ns and os restricting full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2024 170,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 170,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested brake pads below limit risk of further damage (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 143,513 miles

manufactures guards fitted to underside

Fail 25 Sep 2023 143,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

manufactures guards fitted to underside

Pass 29 Sep 2022 115,396 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,534 miles

MANURFACTURS UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 85,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT 0.5 TESTED AT 5.61 (8.2.2.2 (a))

MANURFACTURS UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,998 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 38,125 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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DH08 GEM is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DH08 GEM, 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 DH08 GEM registered?

DH08 GEM is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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