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AJ16 ABU

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,040 mi
Last recorded117,040 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 ABU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 117,040 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 114,770 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 111,521 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 100,127 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,270 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,903 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 82,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 76,655 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 69,316 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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AJ16 ABU is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ16 ABU, 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 ABU registered?

AJ16 ABU is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 June 2016.

Is AJ16 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 ABU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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