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A3 SLG

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,978 mi
Last recorded42,978 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 42,978 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 39,379 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 36,428 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 36,428 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 30,260 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 23,886 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 19,689 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

both rear tyres outer wall perished

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2020 19,608 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing smooth

both rear tyres outer wall perished

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2019 16,361 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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A3 SLG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black 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 A3 SLG, 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 A3 SLG registered?

A3 SLG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is A3 SLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 SLG 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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