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AJ16 ACO

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,108 mi
Last recorded124,108 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 ACO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 124,108 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 24 May 2025 117,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack

both front tyres worn on inner edge 205/55/16

Pass 13 May 2024 107,215 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2023 100,046 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 May 2022 91,513 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2021 85,478 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 85,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 80,460 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 64,316 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 64,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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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AJ16 ACO 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 AJ16 ACO, 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 ACO registered?

AJ16 ACO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 August 2016.

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