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DT16 GMF

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,655 mi
Last recorded84,655 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 GMF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 84,655 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 84,655 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 76,441 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 68,508 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 68,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 59,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 17 Jun 2022 52,127 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 56,561 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,524 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear[outer]

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2020 40,524 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear[outer]

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2019 32,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear [outer]

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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DT16 GMF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 DT16 GMF, 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 DT16 GMF registered?

DT16 GMF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is DT16 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT16 GMF 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.

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