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A8 OBO

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,190 mi
Last recorded21,190 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 OBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 21,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2026 21,184 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 21 May 2025 20,617 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 19,474 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 18,041 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 18,041 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 16,905 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 15,820 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 15,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 14,631 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 9,813 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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A8 OBO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,261cc petrol 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 A8 OBO, 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 A8 OBO registered?

A8 OBO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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