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AF16 ZHX

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,457 mi
Last recorded35,457 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 ZHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 35,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 32,333 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 28,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 25,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking in treads and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn unevenly on inner edge and cracking on sidewalls and has a cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 21,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 17,977 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 17,976 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall, marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread, marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing rough when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 14,948 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 10,516 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 10,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 ZHX is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol 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 ZHX, 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

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What year was AF16 ZHX registered?

AF16 ZHX is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is AF16 ZHX safe to buy?

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