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AE66 WSY

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,441 mi
Last recorded118,441 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 WSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 118,441 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Lower heat shield loose

Rear Lower sub frame has some corrosion,advise

Fail 6 Aug 2025 118,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Lower heat shield loose

Rear Lower sub frame has some corrosion,advise

Pass 13 Aug 2024 90,108 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 89,707 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Sep 2023 89,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front tyres wearing thin

heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,364 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 76,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,513 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,741 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,044 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 31,711 miles

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

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

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 WSY is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AE66 WSY, 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 WSY registered?

AE66 WSY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is AE66 WSY safe to buy?

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