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AE66 XYF

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,017 mi
Last recorded89,017 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 XYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 89,017 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 89,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 78,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 69,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front scored/lipped (pads ok) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracking.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 40,697 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 31,822 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 XYF is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

AE66 XYF is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2016.

Is AE66 XYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 XYF 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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