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2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,490 mi
Last recorded80,490 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 URL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 80,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 74,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 65,143 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 65,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 62,537 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 54,266 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 54,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,679 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,617 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 35,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 27,873 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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A7 URL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 A7 URL, 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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A7 URL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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