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A16 XAT

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,595 mi
Last recorded48,595 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XAT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 48,595 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 39,654 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 31,608 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 29,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and bold inner edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 26,137 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 22,947 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 22,937 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted mounting spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 19,776 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 19,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 XAT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 A16 XAT, 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 A16 XAT registered?

A16 XAT is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is A16 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 XAT 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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