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AE16 FRN

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,597 mi
Last recorded119,597 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 FRN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 119,597 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 119,597 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 108,452 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 19 Jun 2024 98,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 83,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 83,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour new bulb fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 71,697 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 71,697 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 63,859 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 57,817 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 15 Aug 2019 50,290 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,748 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 50 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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AE16 FRN is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE16 FRN, 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 AE16 FRN registered?

AE16 FRN is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 August 2016.

Is AE16 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 FRN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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