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AF16 SWY

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,251 mi
Last recorded76,251 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 SWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 76,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 57,459 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 51,741 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 45,240 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 45,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 38,525 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2021 35,217 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 31,090 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 24,597 miles

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

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

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 SWY is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 SWY, 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

How do I check the history of AF16 SWY?

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What year was AF16 SWY registered?

AF16 SWY is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AF16 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 SWY 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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