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AF65 VLP

2016 Ford Focus

Orange Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,915 mi
Last recorded54,915 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 VLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 54,915 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2024 53,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 50,611 miles

slight free play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 2 Sep 2023 50,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

slight free play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 10 Sep 2022 43,749 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 37,505 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 33,297 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,673 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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AF65 VLP is a 2016 Ford Focus in Orange with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AF65 VLP, 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 AF65 VLP registered?

AF65 VLP is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is AF65 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF65 VLP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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