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A9 FOX

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,041 mi
Last recorded45,041 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FOX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 45,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 41,648 miles

Exhaust flex pipe starting too separate,not blowing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 41,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flex pipe starting too separate,not blowing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 37,671 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2022 33,444 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 28,594 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 22,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 17,282 miles

Engine cover and Under tray fitted.

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

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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A9 FOX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A9 FOX, 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 A9 FOX registered?

A9 FOX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is A9 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 FOX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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