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AE16 SGZ

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

60,858 mi
Last recorded60,858 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 SGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 60,858 miles

Exhaust heat shield lose

Offside Front Fog light not working (2016MY)

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 43,367 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 36,835 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 32,362 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 32,362 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 27,883 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 27,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 23,459 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 14,966 miles

3 wipers smearing.

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

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 SGZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver 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 SGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE16 SGZ registered?

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

Is AE16 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 SGZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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