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AC62 JAY

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,171 mi
Last recorded101,171 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC62 JAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 101,171 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing . (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective . (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 101,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated . (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing . (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective . (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 97,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,308 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 88,946 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,182 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 73,324 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 61,094 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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AC62 JAY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 AC62 JAY, 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 AC62 JAY registered?

AC62 JAY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 December 2016.

Is AC62 JAY safe to buy?

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