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AE16 UVL

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

218,067 mi
Last recorded218,067 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 218,067 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 203,562 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 203,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 241,023 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 234,402 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 83,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Advanced corrosion to front sub frame

Advanced corrosion to front suspension arms.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 228,293 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 220,402 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 207,163 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 201,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 192,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 180,894 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 164,103 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 152,504 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 147,687 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 UVL is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

AE16 UVL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is AE16 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 UVL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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