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DT65 TMV

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,516 mi
Last recorded124,516 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT65 TMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 124,516 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 124,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 116,833 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Dec 2024 116,833 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2024 108,867 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 99,976 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,282 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 85,068 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 79,168 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 66,239 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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DT65 TMV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 DT65 TMV, 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 DT65 TMV registered?

DT65 TMV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is DT65 TMV safe to buy?

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