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AE66 MKU

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,792 mi
Last recorded81,792 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 MKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 81,792 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 81,601 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 76,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 65,675 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 65,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2021 58,370 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 52,308 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,187 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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AE66 MKU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,498cc 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 AE66 MKU, 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 AE66 MKU registered?

AE66 MKU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2016.

Is AE66 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 MKU 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.

Does AE66 MKU have outstanding finance?

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