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AE16 SVZ

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,674 mi
Last recorded27,674 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 SVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 27,674 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 26,420 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 26,063 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 26,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 25,366 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 25,087 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 21,572 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 16,243 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 SVZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

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

Is AE16 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 SVZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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