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AF16 YMS

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,867 mi
Last recorded133,867 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 YMS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 133,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 133,858 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 123,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 112,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 100,767 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 83,366 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 69,686 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,062 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,484 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 47,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 YMS is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

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

Is AF16 YMS safe to buy?

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