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AE16 VBB

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,582 mi
Last recorded114,582 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 VBB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 114,582 miles

Front turbo heat shield snapped and loose.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm and nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 92,519 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 92,519 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 77,235 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 77,235 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 59,899 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 52,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 16 Jun 2021 44,831 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 44,831 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 39,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 25,749 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 VBB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBB, 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 VBB registered?

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

Is AE16 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 VBB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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