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AF16 AVX

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,144 mi
Last recorded128,144 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 AVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 128,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 115,227 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 28 Jul 2025 115,227 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 103,201 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 103,201 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 90,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread stepped inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2023 90,980 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Strong advise front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread stepped inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,502 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 64,138 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,525 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 49,525 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 45,392 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 31,234 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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AF16 AVX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF16 AVX, 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 AF16 AVX registered?

AF16 AVX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AF16 AVX safe to buy?

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