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AE16 OLT

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,019 mi
Last recorded82,019 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 OLT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 82,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 74,737 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 73,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,811 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 62,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 53,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose around turbo

Fail 16 Feb 2022 53,873 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose around turbo

Pass 28 Oct 2020 38,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 28,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 21,890 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 OLT is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 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 OLT, 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 OLT registered?

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

Is AE16 OLT safe to buy?

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