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AE16 MFP

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,747 mi
Last recorded37,747 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 MFP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 37,747 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 33,576 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 33,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level below minimum mark.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 31,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 29,332 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 26,915 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 22,768 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 22,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep enough to expose cords! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep enough to expose cords! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2020 19,069 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 13,714 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 MFP is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFP, 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 MFP registered?

AE16 MFP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AE16 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 MFP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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