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AE16 WRF

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,956 mi
Last recorded76,956 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 WRF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2026 76,956 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swelling under coating, suspect corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 66,158 miles

Engine under tray slighly insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2024 55,613 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 46,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 34,557 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 25,029 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 18,089 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 11,605 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 WRF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

AE16 WRF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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