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AE16 SVX

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,705 mi
Last recorded143,705 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 SVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 143,705 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 130,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across tread, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape, 2mm-3mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm across tread, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape, 2mm-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 115,660 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old tyre wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 103,414 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape(inner edge)

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape(inner edge)

Fail 10 Feb 2023 103,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out of shape(inner edge)

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape(inner edge)

Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,735 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,700 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 57,429 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 40,093 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))

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 SVX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black 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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

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

Is AE16 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 SVX 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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