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A5 NSD

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

22,984 mi
Last recorded22,984 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 22,984 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 126,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 20,904 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 114,326 miles

Rear axle has surface rust

Pass 2 Feb 2024 17,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/s n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 105,543 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 14,833 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 92,620 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 92,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 12,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 82,586 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 10,539 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,398 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 8,790 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,186 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade not holding in the arm. Repaired at time of test (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 6,515 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 69,693 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,111 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,891 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

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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A5 NSD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A5 NSD, 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 A5 NSD registered?

A5 NSD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is A5 NSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 NSD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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