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A13 SYD

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,610 mi
Last recorded73,610 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 SYD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 73,610 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 73,607 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 67,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 60,944 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 54,350 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 54,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17. Due to cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 49,013 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 37,059 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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A13 SYD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol 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 A13 SYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 SYD registered?

A13 SYD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is A13 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 SYD 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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