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AF16 YMJ

2016 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,799 mi
Last recorded129,799 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 YMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 129,799 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 122,401 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 109,388 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 94,644 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 84,459 miles

emissions to clean to register on DSM

Fail 18 May 2022 84,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

emissions to clean to register on DSM

Pass 22 Mar 2021 67,565 miles

Engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side testable items.

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush bonding starting to deterioate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush bonding starting to deterioate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 56,114 miles

Engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side testable items.

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 56,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some under side testable items.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,410 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres stepped on the inside edges

Fail 21 Mar 2019 38,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both nearside and offside rear tyres stepped on the inside edges

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 YMJ is a 2016 Ford Focus in Red 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 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

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

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