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A18 EMD

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,536 mi
Last recorded37,536 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 EMD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 37,536 miles

both front tyres show wear on inside edges

Pass 12 Feb 2025 33,173 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 29,192 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 26,375 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 24,045 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 22,257 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 21,103 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 17,142 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 17,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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A18 EMD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 EMD, 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 A18 EMD registered?

A18 EMD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is A18 EMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 EMD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 EMD have outstanding finance?

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