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AE66 XUO

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,613 mi
Last recorded104,613 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 XUO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 104,613 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 102,151 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 101,925 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 90,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 79,723 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2021 72,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Sep 2021 72,623 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 59,650 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 48,637 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 XUO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUO, 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 AE66 XUO registered?

AE66 XUO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2016.

Is AE66 XUO safe to buy?

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