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G16 GWM

2021 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,893 mi
Last recorded95,893 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2021 Ford Focus32,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 GWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2021
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 95,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but not allowing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 38,550 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 33,620 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 84,457 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 84,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 22,843 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,103 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 59,471 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 49,458 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 39,727 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 28,477 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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G16 GWM is a 2021 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2021 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 32,207 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 G16 GWM, 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 5 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G16 GWM registered?

G16 GWM is a 2021 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2021.

Is G16 GWM safe to buy?

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