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AF16 SXL

2016 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,927 mi
Last recorded131,927 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 131,927 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 131,925 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,027 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 111,340 miles

tpms light on

Fail 4 Nov 2023 111,339 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

tpms light on

Pass 7 Oct 2022 97,539 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,239 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 34,837 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 SXL is a 2016 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL?

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What year was AF16 SXL registered?

AF16 SXL is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is AF16 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 SXL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF16 SXL have outstanding finance?

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