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AE16 WSZ

2016 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,192 mi
Last recorded95,192 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 WSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 95,192 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 95,192 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 87,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 87,355 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 68,997 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 51,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 38,827 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 29,727 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 29,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,405 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 WSZ is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WSZ, 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 WSZ registered?

AE16 WSZ is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2016.

Is AE16 WSZ safe to buy?

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