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169 ARX

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,785 mi
Last recorded111,785 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration169 ARX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 111,785 miles

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

Offside 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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 100,909 miles

Both front suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorated

Both rear tyres have age related cracking

Fail 1 Oct 2024 100,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorated

Both rear tyres have age related cracking

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 90,197 miles

Both front suspension arms, rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres have age related cracking

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,903 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 70,102 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 70,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,109 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,582 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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169 ARX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 169 ARX, 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 169 ARX registered?

169 ARX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2016.

Is 169 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 169 ARX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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