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DX16 VJM

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,975 mi
Last recorded76,975 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 VJM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 76,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 72,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 72,086 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 64,878 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 55,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,032 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 38,145 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brake discs slightly lipped

O/S/R brake caliper damp, no psychical leak when held under full pressure

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2020 32,527 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 24,950 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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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DX16 VJM is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black 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 DX16 VJM, 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 DX16 VJM registered?

DX16 VJM is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is DX16 VJM safe to buy?

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