Ford Focus Titanium Tdci (2016)
2016 Ford Focus Titanium Tdci
CarHunch analysed 403 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford Focus Titanium Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Ford Focus Titanium TDCi is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time MOT pass rate of just 60.9% against the national benchmark of 80%—a concerning gap that suggests potential ownership headaches ahead. Dangerously defective vehicles are rare at 0.2%, but the consistently poor pass rate across the diesel engine population (60.6%) points to systemic durability issues rather than isolated problems.
At 75,000 miles median mileage, these cars are running fairly typical distances for their age, yet they're still accumulating failures: an average of 0.15 failures per vehicle suggests wear issues emerging earlier than expected. Before buying one, obtain a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the diesel engine, transmission, and suspension—this model needs professional vetting rather than a MOT pass alone.
What to check before buying a 2016 Ford Focus Titanium Tdci
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 399 | 60.6% | 0.16 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Ford Focus Titanium Tdci vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Ford Focus Titanium Tdci vehicles fall between 60,087 and 96,724 miles.
2016 Ford Focus Titanium Tdci — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 206 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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