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AF16 FZB

2016 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,922 mi
Last recorded175,922 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 FZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 175,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 159,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 132,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre tread has worn slightly out of shape

Offside Rear tyre has worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2022 110,026 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smearing

Fail 3 Oct 2022 110,026 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Wipers smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,792 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 76,186 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 56,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 37,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 FZB is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF16 FZB, 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

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What year was AF16 FZB registered?

AF16 FZB is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is AF16 FZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 FZB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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