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AE66 XWG

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,473 mi
Last recorded88,473 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 XWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 88,473 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 77,828 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 63,055 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 63,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 47,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,880 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 32,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 20,550 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 XWG is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey 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 XWG, 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

How do I check the history of AE66 XWG?

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What year was AE66 XWG registered?

AE66 XWG is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2016.

Is AE66 XWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 XWG 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 XWG have outstanding finance?

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