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DV08 DSV

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,170 mi
Last recorded113,170 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 DSV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 113,170 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 113,170 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 105,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 100,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 95,649 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2022 91,351 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,441 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2020 64,639 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 46,154 miles

undertray cover fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2019 46,154 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear - ONLY JUST WITHIN LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

undertray cover fitted

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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DV08 DSV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc 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 DV08 DSV, 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 DV08 DSV registered?

DV08 DSV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 December 2016.

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