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AE66 XUW

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 XUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic outer sill covers fitted

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2025 76,756 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 65,445 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 64,375 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 60,734 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 60,734 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2020 51,875 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 12,492 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 XUW is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc 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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

AE66 XUW is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2016.

Is AE66 XUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 XUW 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.

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