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AJ16 JVD

2016 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,196 mi
Last recorded121,196 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Focus48,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 JVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 121,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 121,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 116,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 102,085 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 87,334 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 87,334 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,828 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 35,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 16,567 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 JVD is a 2016 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc 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 JVD, 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 JVD registered?

AJ16 JVD is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 June 2016.

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