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AJ16 AAE

2016 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,152 mi
Last recorded79,152 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 AAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 79,152 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded .

General underside corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2026 79,139 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded .

General underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2025 71,080 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 71,073 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 61,468 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 61,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread & smooth on inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 50,559 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 50,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 43,442 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 37,555 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 29,115 miles

nsr tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 1 Jul 2019 29,115 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

nsr tyre wearing low on tread

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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AJ16 AAE is a 2016 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AJ16 AAE, 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 AJ16 AAE registered?

AJ16 AAE is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 July 2016.

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