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AF16 DGO

2016 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

45,188 mi
Last recorded45,188 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 DGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 45,188 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 45,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 40,542 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 40,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 40,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 35,980 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 35,979 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 31,062 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 31,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 26,931 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 26,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 22,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 22,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 19,980 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 13,463 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 DGO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DGO, 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 DGO registered?

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

Is AF16 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 DGO shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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