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AF16 NUA

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,396 mi
Last recorded170,396 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 170,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2025 151,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heat shields adrift from fixings and rattling

Fail 20 Jun 2025 151,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush worn / deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heat shields adrift from fixings and rattling

Pass 29 Jun 2024 132,519 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 90/95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 116,522 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2023 116,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 97,985 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 97,985 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 83,754 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,804 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,612 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 NUA 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 NUA, 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 NUA is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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