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AJ16 AGO

2016 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,274 mi
Last recorded156,274 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 AGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 156,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 133,962 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 106,821 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 95,583 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 72,751 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 72,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 68,129 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 May 2021 67,984 miles

Emissions not tested engine oil level above maximum (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,742 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 63,742 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 32,458 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 AGO is a 2016 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AGO, 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 AGO registered?

AJ16 AGO is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 June 2016.

Is AJ16 AGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 AGO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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