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AE16 OPT

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,386 mi
Last recorded84,386 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 OPT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 84,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 75,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 68,409 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 59,721 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 51,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 42,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing & stepped wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 36,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 36,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6-2 mm in center ,bald on inner shoulder nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 27,183 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 OPT is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc 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 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

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

Is AE16 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 OPT 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.

Does AE16 OPT have outstanding finance?

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