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A253 LCA

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,708 mi
Last recorded25,708 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA253 LCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 25,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Noise from steering rack/motor

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 22,827 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 20,116 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 17,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 14,356 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 13,697 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 10,356 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 7,214 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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A253 LCA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A253 LCA, 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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How do I check the history of A253 LCA?

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What year was A253 LCA registered?

A253 LCA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 May 2016.

Is A253 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A253 LCA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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