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AB05 DWB

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,473 mi
Last recorded91,473 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 DWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 91,473 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 91,473 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 81,541 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 69,124 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 69,117 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 55,450 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 55,450 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 41,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 30,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 22,728 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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AB05 DWB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AB05 DWB, 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 AB05 DWB registered?

AB05 DWB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2016.

Is AB05 DWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB05 DWB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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