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AE16 MMV

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,605 mi
Last recorded99,605 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 MMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 99,605 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both rear brake hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 99,605 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ferrules on both rear brake hoses are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 90,693 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 71,430 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 71,428 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 50,494 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 31,128 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 MMV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel 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 MMV, 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 MMV registered?

AE16 MMV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 April 2016.

Is AE16 MMV safe to buy?

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