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AE16 MLK

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,219 mi
Last recorded65,219 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 MLK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 65,219 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 60,238 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 55,102 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 50,538 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 47,133 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 44,811 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 43,689 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,839 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 MLK is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE16 MLK, 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 MLK registered?

AE16 MLK is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is AE16 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 MLK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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