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AE16 SUH

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,103 mi
Last recorded174,103 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 SUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 174,103 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 173,921 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 168,423 miles

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Pass 27 Feb 2023 159,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 148,281 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 148,281 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 119,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,299 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, tyres also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 58,803 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 SUH is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver 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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

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

Is AE16 SUH safe to buy?

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