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AD12 HAY

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,068 mi
Last recorded133,068 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 HAY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 133,068 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm buhses (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 133,068 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm buhses (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 114,373 miles

Exhaust shield insecure above the rear silencer.

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 114,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield insecure above the rear silencer.

Handbrake long travel.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 95,505 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 95,505 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 76,060 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 8 Apr 2020 59,102 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,361 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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AD12 HAY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD12 HAY, 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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AD12 HAY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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