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AD16 FJA

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,009 mi
Last recorded113,009 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 FJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 113,009 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 113,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 105,282 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 95,382 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 87,898 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 25 Sep 2021 77,954 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,362 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 48,611 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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AD16 FJA is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black 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 AD16 FJA, 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 AD16 FJA registered?

AD16 FJA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2016.

Is AD16 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD16 FJA 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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