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AE16 ONG

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,673 mi
Last recorded86,673 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ONG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,673 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,018 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 50,969 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 50,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufactures plate limit 0.50, average vehicle reading 0.97 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2021 42,339 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 35,069 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 26,712 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 25,428 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 ONG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel 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 ONG, 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 ONG registered?

AE16 ONG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 April 2016.

Is AE16 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 ONG 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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