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AF16 BYY

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,549 mi
Last recorded109,549 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 BYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 109,549 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,726 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 93,870 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 93,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

exhaust shield loose

Pass 27 Feb 2023 87,100 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 87,100 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 78,592 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,326 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing on inside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges [ 0 mm ] 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing on inside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges [ 0 mm ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 72,326 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing on inside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges [ 0 mm ] 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing on inside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edges [ 0 mm ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake cable slightly sticky.

Pass 4 Feb 2020 55,609 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 37,380 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 BYY is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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