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AD16 FJJ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,098 mi
Last recorded114,098 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 FJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 114,098 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 114,097 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 108,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 108,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread seperation 215/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 101,562 miles

Offside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 92,024 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,902 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 60,752 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 55,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front steering rack gaiter insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2019 55,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter insecure

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 FJJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD16 FJJ, 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 AD16 FJJ registered?

AD16 FJJ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is AD16 FJJ safe to buy?

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