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AE16 OMZ

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,719 mi
Last recorded90,719 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 OMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 90,719 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 83,532 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 76,156 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and worn out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and worn out of shape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 65,279 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 56,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 48,922 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 48,922 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,349 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,609 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 OMZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 OMZ, 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 OMZ registered?

AE16 OMZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AE16 OMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 OMZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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