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A16 SVF

2011 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,752 mi
Last recorded46,752 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Focus69,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 SVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 46,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of lamp lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2024 43,959 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 43,859 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,839 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 40,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 37,039 miles

Front tyres worn uneven

Fail 22 Jul 2022 36,992 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres worn uneven

Offside Front leg top mount / bearing starting to seize

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 32,794 miles

Offside Front tyre worn uneven

Fail 26 Jun 2021 32,794 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn uneven

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 29,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven inners near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 27,648 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven low and perished

front pads worn

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 18 Jul 2018 23,927 miles

front tyres worn uneven

Fail 18 Jul 2018 23,927 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted damaged tapped over (6.1.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal at time off test 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 19,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal at time off test 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 14,945 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

suggest tracking check

Fail 2 Aug 2016 14,945 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

suggest tracking check

Pass 27 Jul 2015 11,018 miles

suggest tracking fronts worn uneven

Pass 16 Jul 2014 6,731 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 6,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A16 SVF is a 2011 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2011 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 69,917 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 A16 SVF, 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 15 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 SVF registered?

A16 SVF is a 2011 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is A16 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 SVF shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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